Is Alex Rodriguez #HLAR-ARO worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Alex Rodriguez #HLAR-ARO brings $275 versus $230 raw — a $44.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($250) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $230
- Grade 9.5
- $275
- PSA 9
- $250
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $275 | +$19.65 | −$5.35 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $250 | −$5.35 | −$30.35 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $230 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% | $256 | −$24.10 |
| 50% | $263 | −$17.85 |
| 75% | $269 | −$11.60 |
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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Is Alex Rodriguez #HLAR-ARO worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alex Rodriguez #HLAR-ARO brings $275 versus $230 raw — a $44.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($250) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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