Is Jarrett Allen [Holo] #179 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jarrett Allen [Holo] #179 sells for $71.00 against $23.99 raw: a $47.01 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.77) 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)
- $23.99
- Grade 9.5
- $71.00
- PSA 9
- $64.77
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $71.00 | +$22.01 | −$2.99 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $64.77 | +$15.78 | −$9.22 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $21.50 | −$27.49 | −$52.49 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $23.99 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% | $66.33 | −$7.66 |
| 50% | $67.88 | −$6.11 |
| 75% | $69.44 | −$4.55 |
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 Jarrett Allen [Holo] #179 — FAQ
Is Jarrett Allen [Holo] #179 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jarrett Allen [Holo] #179 sells for $71.00 against $23.99 raw: a $47.01 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.77) 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.
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