Is Sean Taylor #172 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Sean Taylor #172 sells for $205 against $99.98 raw: a $105 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($186) 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)
- $99.98
- Grade 9.5
- $205
- PSA 9
- $186
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $205 | +$80.02 | +$55.02 | −$44.98 |
| PSA 9 | $186 | +$61.26 | +$36.26 | −$63.74 |
| PSA 8 | $89.95 | −$35.03 | −$60.03 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $99.98 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% | $191 | +$40.95 |
| 50% | $196 | +$45.64 |
| 75% | $200 | +$50.33 |
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 | $205 |
| 9 | $186 |
| 8 | $89.95 |
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Grading Sean Taylor #172 — FAQ
Is Sean Taylor #172 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sean Taylor #172 sells for $205 against $99.98 raw: a $105 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($186) 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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