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Is Emmitt Smith [Gold Xfractor] #73 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Emmitt Smith [Gold Xfractor] #73 sells for $171 against $62.61 raw: a $108 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($156) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $62.61
- Grade 9.5
- $171
- PSA 9
- $156
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $171 | +$83.39 | +$58.39 | −$41.61 |
| PSA 9 | $156 | +$67.89 | +$42.89 | −$57.11 |
Net = sale price − $62.61 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $159 | +$46.77 |
| 50% | $163 | +$50.64 |
| 75% | $167 | +$54.52 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $171 |
| 9 | $156 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Emmitt Smith [Gold Xfractor] #73 — FAQ
Is Emmitt Smith [Gold Xfractor] #73 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Emmitt Smith [Gold Xfractor] #73 sells for $171 against $62.61 raw: a $108 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($156) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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