Is Vladimir Guerrero Jr. [Player Number Variation] #163 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. [Player Number Variation] #163 sell for $120, only $20.00 above the $100 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($109) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $100
- Grade 9.5
- $120
- PSA 9
- $109
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $120 | −$5.00 | −$30.00 | −$130 |
| PSA 9 | $109 | −$15.87 | −$40.87 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $78.80 | −$46.20 | −$71.20 | −$171 |
Net = sale price − $100 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% | $112 | −$38.15 |
| 50% | $115 | −$35.44 |
| 75% | $117 | −$32.72 |
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 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. [Player Number Variation] #163 — FAQ
Is Vladimir Guerrero Jr. [Player Number Variation] #163 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. [Player Number Variation] #163 sell for $120, only $20.00 above the $100 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($109) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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