Is Jameis Winston #RCRA-JW worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.5× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Jameis Winston #RCRA-JW sells for $137 against $30.58 raw: a $106 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.69) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $30.58
- Grade 9.5
- $137
- PSA 9
- $19.69
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $137 | +$81.42 | +$56.42 | −$43.58 |
| PSA 9 | $19.69 | −$35.89 | −$60.89 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $30.58 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% | $49.02 | −$31.56 |
| 50% | $78.34 | −$2.23 |
| 75% | $108 | +$27.09 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $137 |
| 9 | $19.69 |
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Grading Jameis Winston #RCRA-JW — FAQ
Is Jameis Winston #RCRA-JW worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jameis Winston #RCRA-JW sells for $137 against $30.58 raw: a $106 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.69) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What gem rate makes grading Jameis Winston #RCRA-JW break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jameis Winston #RCRA-JW breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.69).
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