Is Jarrett Allen [Autograph] #221 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jarrett Allen [Autograph] #221 sells for $55.00 against $18.08 raw: a $36.92 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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)
- $18.08
- Grade 9.5
- $55.00
- PSA 9
- $49.99
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $55.00 | +$11.92 | −$13.08 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $49.99 | +$6.91 | −$18.09 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $18.08 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% | $51.24 | −$16.84 |
| 50% | $52.50 | −$15.58 |
| 75% | $53.75 | −$14.33 |
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 [Autograph] #221 — FAQ
Is Jarrett Allen [Autograph] #221 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jarrett Allen [Autograph] #221 sells for $55.00 against $18.08 raw: a $36.92 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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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