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Is Justin Herbert [Orange Scope] #153 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Justin Herbert [Orange Scope] #153 sells for $899 against $542 raw: a $357 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($856) 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)
- $542
- Grade 9.5
- $899
- PSA 9
- $856
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $899 | +$332 | +$307 | +$207 |
| PSA 9 | $856 | +$289 | +$264 | +$164 |
| PSA 8 | $400 | −$167 | −$192 | −$292 |
Net = sale price − $542 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% | $867 | +$274 |
| 50% | $877 | +$285 |
| 75% | $888 | +$296 |
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 | $899 |
| 9 | $856 |
| 8 | $400 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Justin Herbert [Orange Scope] #153 — FAQ
Is Justin Herbert [Orange Scope] #153 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Justin Herbert [Orange Scope] #153 sells for $899 against $542 raw: a $357 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($856) 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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