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Is Jerod Mayo [Autograph] #149 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jerod Mayo [Autograph] #149 sells for $110 against $25.74 raw: a $84.26 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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)
- $25.74
- Grade 9.5
- $110
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $110 | +$59.26 | +$34.26 | −$65.74 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | +$49.26 | +$24.26 | −$75.74 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$40.24 | −$65.24 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $25.74 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% | $103 | +$26.76 |
| 50% | $105 | +$29.26 |
| 75% | $108 | +$31.76 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $110 |
| 9 | $100 |
| 8 | $10.50 |
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Grading Jerod Mayo [Autograph] #149 — FAQ
Is Jerod Mayo [Autograph] #149 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jerod Mayo [Autograph] #149 sells for $110 against $25.74 raw: a $84.26 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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