Is Philip Rivers [Gold] #113 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Philip Rivers [Gold] #113 sells for $52.00 against $20.49 raw: a $31.51 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.01) 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)
- $20.49
- Grade 9.5
- $52.00
- PSA 9
- $47.01
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $52.00 | +$6.51 | −$18.49 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $47.01 | +$1.52 | −$23.48 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $26.55 | −$18.94 | −$43.94 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $20.49 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% | $48.26 | −$22.23 |
| 50% | $49.50 | −$20.99 |
| 75% | $50.75 | −$19.74 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Philip Rivers [Gold] #113 — FAQ
Is Philip Rivers [Gold] #113 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Philip Rivers [Gold] #113 sells for $52.00 against $20.49 raw: a $31.51 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.01) 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.
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