Is Jordy Nelson [1993 SP Rookie Design Autograph] #180 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jordy Nelson [1993 SP Rookie Design Autograph] #180 sells for $118 against $29.45 raw: a $88.55 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($108) 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)
- $29.45
- Grade 9.5
- $118
- PSA 9
- $108
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $118 | +$63.55 | +$38.55 | −$61.45 |
| PSA 9 | $108 | +$53.10 | +$28.10 | −$71.90 |
| PSA 8 | $85.00 | +$30.55 | +$5.55 | −$94.45 |
Net = sale price − $29.45 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% | $110 | +$30.71 |
| 50% | $113 | +$33.33 |
| 75% | $115 | +$35.94 |
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 | $118 |
| 9 | $108 |
| 8 | $85.00 |
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Grading Jordy Nelson [1993 SP Rookie Design Autograph] #180 — FAQ
Is Jordy Nelson [1993 SP Rookie Design Autograph] #180 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jordy Nelson [1993 SP Rookie Design Autograph] #180 sells for $118 against $29.45 raw: a $88.55 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($108) 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?
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