Is Reed Sheppard #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Reed Sheppard #17 sells for $331 against $255 raw: a $75.97 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($301) 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)
- $255
- Grade 9.5
- $331
- PSA 9
- $301
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $331 | +$50.97 | +$25.97 | −$74.03 |
| PSA 9 | $301 | +$20.89 | −$4.11 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $255 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% | $308 | +$3.41 |
| 50% | $316 | +$10.93 |
| 75% | $323 | +$18.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Reed Sheppard #17 — FAQ
Is Reed Sheppard #17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Reed Sheppard #17 sells for $331 against $255 raw: a $75.97 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($301) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Reed Sheppard #17 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Reed Sheppard #17 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $301).
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