Is Justin Herbert #41 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Justin Herbert #41 brings $1,870 versus $1,800 raw — a $70.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,700) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,800
- Grade 9.5
- $1,870
- PSA 9
- $1,700
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- 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 | $1,870 | +$45.00 | +$20.00 | −$80.00 |
| PSA 9 | $1,700 | −$125 | −$150 | −$250 |
Net = sale price − $1,800 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% | $1,743 | −$108 |
| 50% | $1,785 | −$65.00 |
| 75% | $1,828 | −$22.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 88%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Justin Herbert #41 — FAQ
Is Justin Herbert #41 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Justin Herbert #41 brings $1,870 versus $1,800 raw — a $70.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,700) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading Justin Herbert #41 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Justin Herbert #41 breaks even when it gems about 88% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,700).
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