Is T.J. Yates #159 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 T.J. Yates #159 sells for $176 against $2.01 raw: a $174 spread, 88× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($160) 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)
- $2.01
- Grade 9.5
- $176
- PSA 9
- $160
- Gem premium
- 88×
- 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 | $176 | +$149 | +$124 | +$23.99 |
| PSA 9 | $160 | +$133 | +$108 | +$7.99 |
Net = sale price − $2.01 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% | $164 | +$112 |
| 50% | $168 | +$116 |
| 75% | $172 | +$120 |
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 T.J. Yates #159 — FAQ
Is T.J. Yates #159 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 T.J. Yates #159 sells for $176 against $2.01 raw: a $174 spread, 88× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($160) 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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