Is Jasper worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jasper brings $38.83 versus $0.07 raw — a $38.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.07
- PSA 10
- $38.83
- PSA 9
- $5.51
- Gem premium
- 555×
- As of
- Aug 9, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $38.83 | +$13.76 | −$11.24 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $5.51 | −$19.56 | −$44.56 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.07 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% | $13.84 | −$36.23 |
| 50% | $22.17 | −$27.90 |
| 75% | $30.50 | −$19.57 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $38.83 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13.54 | −$25.29 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5.00 | −$33.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Jasper — FAQ
Is Jasper worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jasper brings $38.83 versus $0.07 raw — a $38.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jasper worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jasper (The First Chapter 81/204) sells for about $38.83 versus $0.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 555× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jasper?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $38.83, ahead of SGC 10 at $13.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jasper need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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