Is Aaron Hernandez [Turn of the Century Autograph] #121 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Aaron Hernandez [Turn of the Century Autograph] #121 brings $125 versus $89.99 raw — a $35.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($114) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $89.99
- Grade 9.5
- $125
- PSA 9
- $114
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $125 | +$10.01 | −$14.99 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $114 | −$1.08 | −$26.08 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $69.00 | −$45.99 | −$70.99 | −$171 |
Net = sale price − $89.99 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% | $117 | −$23.31 |
| 50% | $119 | −$20.53 |
| 75% | $122 | −$17.76 |
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 Aaron Hernandez [Turn of the Century Autograph] #121 — FAQ
Is Aaron Hernandez [Turn of the Century Autograph] #121 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Aaron Hernandez [Turn of the Century Autograph] #121 brings $125 versus $89.99 raw — a $35.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($114) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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