Is Roger Federer #CC-18 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Roger Federer #CC-18 brings $56.00 versus $28.17 raw — a $27.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($51.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $28.17
- Grade 9.5
- $56.00
- PSA 9
- $51.00
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $56.00 | +$2.83 | −$22.17 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $51.00 | −$2.17 | −$27.17 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $28.17 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% | $52.25 | −$25.92 |
| 50% | $53.50 | −$24.67 |
| 75% | $54.75 | −$23.42 |
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 Roger Federer #CC-18 — FAQ
Is Roger Federer #CC-18 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Roger Federer #CC-18 brings $56.00 versus $28.17 raw — a $27.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($51.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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