Is Alex Gordon [Gold] #297 worth grading?

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Worth grading only if it gems

A Grade 9.5 Alex Gordon [Gold] #297 brings $289 versus $250 raw — a $38.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.

Raw (NM): $250
Grade 9.5: $289
Gem premium: 1.2×
As of: Jul 11, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Alex Gordon [Gold] #297: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…	Sells for	Economy / bulk (~$25.00)	Standard (~$50.00)	Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 9.5	$289	+$13.88	−$11.12	−$111

Net = sale price − $250 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

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Alex Gordon [Gold] #297 graded prices by company and grade
Grade	Graded
9.5	$289

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