Is Steven Gerrard #L1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Steven Gerrard #L1 sells for $74.00 against $28.19 raw: a $45.81 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.50) 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)
- $28.19
- Grade 9.5
- $74.00
- PSA 9
- $67.50
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $74.00 | +$20.81 | −$4.19 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $67.50 | +$14.31 | −$10.69 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | −$13.19 | −$38.19 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $28.19 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% | $69.13 | −$9.06 |
| 50% | $70.75 | −$7.44 |
| 75% | $72.38 | −$5.81 |
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 Steven Gerrard #L1 — FAQ
Is Steven Gerrard #L1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Steven Gerrard #L1 sells for $74.00 against $28.19 raw: a $45.81 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.50) 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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