Is Jim Whalen #14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 Jim Whalen #14 sells for $3,600 against $3.25 raw: a $3,597 spread, 1108× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.13) 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)
- $3.25
- CGC 10
- $3,600
- PSA 9
- $84.13
- Gem premium
- 1108×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $3,600 | +$3,572 | +$3,547 | +$3,447 |
| PSA 9 | $84.13 | +$55.88 | +$30.88 | −$69.12 |
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | +$1.75 | −$23.25 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $3.25 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% | $963 | +$910 |
| 50% | $1,842 | +$1,789 |
| 75% | $2,721 | +$2,668 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $3,600 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,600 | best | 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 Jim Whalen #14 — FAQ
Is Jim Whalen #14 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Jim Whalen #14 sells for $3,600 against $3.25 raw: a $3,597 spread, 1108× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.13) 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.
Which grading company is best for Jim Whalen #14?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $3,600, ahead of SGC 10 at $3,600. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jim Whalen #14 need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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