Is DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #BS-DRY worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #BS-DRY sells for $54.00 against $13.00 raw: a $41.00 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.39) 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)
- $13.00
- Grade 9.5
- $54.00
- PSA 9
- $49.39
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $54.00 | +$16.00 | −$9.00 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $49.39 | +$11.39 | −$13.61 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $13.00 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% | $50.54 | −$12.46 |
| 50% | $51.70 | −$11.30 |
| 75% | $52.85 | −$10.15 |
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 DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #BS-DRY — FAQ
Is DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #BS-DRY worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #BS-DRY sells for $54.00 against $13.00 raw: a $41.00 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.39) 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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