Is Jim Kelly #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jim Kelly #8 brings $45.00 versus $18.35 raw — a $26.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $18.35
- Grade 9.5
- $45.00
- PSA 9
- $40.50
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $45.00 | +$1.65 | −$23.35 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $40.50 | −$2.85 | −$27.85 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$33.36 | −$58.36 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $18.35 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% | $41.63 | −$26.73 |
| 50% | $42.75 | −$25.60 |
| 75% | $43.88 | −$24.48 |
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 Jim Kelly #8 — FAQ
Is Jim Kelly #8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jim Kelly #8 brings $45.00 versus $18.35 raw — a $26.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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