Is Shawne Merriman #237 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Shawne Merriman #237 sell for $15.00, only $13.06 above the $1.94 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.23) 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)
- $1.94
- Grade 7
- $15.00
- PSA 9
- $7.23
- Gem premium
- 7.7×
- 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 7 | $15.00 | −$11.94 | −$36.94 | −$137 |
| PSA 9 | $7.23 | −$19.71 | −$44.71 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.94 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% | $9.17 | −$42.77 |
| 50% | $11.12 | −$40.83 |
| 75% | $13.06 | −$38.88 |
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 Shawne Merriman #237 — FAQ
Is Shawne Merriman #237 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Shawne Merriman #237 sell for $15.00, only $13.06 above the $1.94 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.23) 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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