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Is T.J. Watt [Purple] #RM-TJ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 T.J. Watt [Purple] #RM-TJ brings $392 versus $366 raw — a $25.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($356) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $366
- Grade 9.5
- $392
- PSA 9
- $356
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $392 | +$0.99 | −$24.01 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $356 | −$34.94 | −$59.94 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $366 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% | $365 | −$50.96 |
| 50% | $374 | −$41.98 |
| 75% | $383 | −$32.99 |
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 T.J. Watt [Purple] #RM-TJ — FAQ
Is T.J. Watt [Purple] #RM-TJ worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 T.J. Watt [Purple] #RM-TJ brings $392 versus $366 raw — a $25.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($356) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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