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Is Darren Sproles [Autograph] #129 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Darren Sproles [Autograph] #129 sells for $83.00 against $37.50 raw: a $45.50 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.00) 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)
- $37.50
- Grade 9.5
- $83.00
- PSA 9
- $75.00
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $83.00 | +$20.50 | −$4.50 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $75.00 | +$12.50 | −$12.50 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $37.50 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% | $77.00 | −$10.50 |
| 50% | $79.00 | −$8.50 |
| 75% | $81.00 | −$6.50 |
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 Darren Sproles [Autograph] #129 — FAQ
Is Darren Sproles [Autograph] #129 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Darren Sproles [Autograph] #129 sells for $83.00 against $37.50 raw: a $45.50 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.00) 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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