Is Albert Pujols #T99 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Albert Pujols #T99 sells for $189 against $73.04 raw: a $116 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($172) 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)
- $73.04
- Grade 9.5
- $189
- PSA 9
- $172
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $189 | +$90.96 | +$65.96 | −$34.04 |
| PSA 9 | $172 | +$73.81 | +$48.81 | −$51.19 |
| PSA 8 | $115 | +$16.74 | −$8.26 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $73.04 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% | $176 | +$53.10 |
| 50% | $180 | +$57.39 |
| 75% | $185 | +$61.67 |
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 | $189 |
| 9 | $172 |
| 8 | $115 |
| 7 | $90.00 |
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Grading Albert Pujols #T99 — FAQ
Is Albert Pujols #T99 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Albert Pujols #T99 sells for $189 against $73.04 raw: a $116 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($172) 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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