Is The Joker in Jail #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 The Joker in Jail #13 sells for $1,285 against $9.00 raw: a $1,276 spread, 143× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,168) 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)
- $9.00
- Grade 9.5
- $1,285
- PSA 9
- $1,168
- Gem premium
- 143×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $1,285 | +$1,251 | +$1,226 | +$1,126 |
| PSA 9 | $1,168 | +$1,134 | +$1,109 | +$1,009 |
| PSA 8 | $405 | +$371 | +$346 | +$246 |
Net = sale price − $9.00 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% | $1,198 | +$1,139 |
| 50% | $1,227 | +$1,168 |
| 75% | $1,256 | +$1,197 |
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 The Joker in Jail #13 — FAQ
Is The Joker in Jail #13 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 The Joker in Jail #13 sells for $1,285 against $9.00 raw: a $1,276 spread, 143× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,168) 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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