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Is C.J. Stroud / Tank Dell [Gold] #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 C.J. Stroud / Tank Dell [Gold] #9 brings $2,304 versus $2,084 raw — a $220 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2,095) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,084
- Grade 9.5
- $2,304
- PSA 9
- $2,095
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $2,304 | +$195 | +$170 | +$70.15 |
| PSA 9 | $2,095 | −$14.18 | −$39.18 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2,084 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% | $2,147 | +$13.15 |
| 50% | $2,199 | +$65.49 |
| 75% | $2,252 | +$118 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading C.J. Stroud / Tank Dell [Gold] #9 — FAQ
Is C.J. Stroud / Tank Dell [Gold] #9 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 C.J. Stroud / Tank Dell [Gold] #9 brings $2,304 versus $2,084 raw — a $220 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2,095) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What gem rate makes grading C.J. Stroud / Tank Dell [Gold] #9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting C.J. Stroud / Tank Dell [Gold] #9 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $2,095).
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