Is Walter Jones [Members Only] #170 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Walter Jones [Members Only] #170 sells for $74.00 against $2.68 raw: a $71.32 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.88) 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)
- $2.68
- Grade 9.5
- $74.00
- PSA 9
- $66.88
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $74.00 | +$46.32 | +$21.32 | −$78.68 |
| PSA 9 | $66.88 | +$39.20 | +$14.20 | −$85.80 |
Net = sale price − $2.68 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% | $68.66 | +$15.98 |
| 50% | $70.44 | +$17.76 |
| 75% | $72.22 | +$19.54 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Walter Jones [Members Only] #170 — FAQ
Is Walter Jones [Members Only] #170 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Walter Jones [Members Only] #170 sells for $74.00 against $2.68 raw: a $71.32 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.88) 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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