Is Cedric Ceballos #55 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 7 Cedric Ceballos #55 brings $29.99 versus $1.40 raw — a $28.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.40
- Grade 7
- $29.99
- PSA 9
- $20.50
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 7 | $29.99 | +$3.59 | −$21.41 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $20.50 | −$5.90 | −$30.90 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $1.40 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% | $22.87 | −$28.53 |
| 50% | $25.24 | −$26.16 |
| 75% | $27.62 | −$23.78 |
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 Cedric Ceballos #55 — FAQ
Is Cedric Ceballos #55 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Cedric Ceballos #55 brings $29.99 versus $1.40 raw — a $28.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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