Is Bob Joles #SA-MR worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Bob Joles #SA-MR sells for $167 against $70.69 raw: a $96.31 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($152) 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)
- $70.69
- Grade 9.5
- $167
- PSA 9
- $152
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $167 | +$71.31 | +$46.31 | −$53.69 |
| PSA 9 | $152 | +$56.31 | +$31.31 | −$68.69 |
| PSA 8 | $138 | +$42.31 | +$17.31 | −$82.69 |
Net = sale price − $70.69 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% | $156 | +$35.06 |
| 50% | $160 | +$38.81 |
| 75% | $163 | +$42.56 |
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 Bob Joles #SA-MR — FAQ
Is Bob Joles #SA-MR worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bob Joles #SA-MR sells for $167 against $70.69 raw: a $96.31 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($152) 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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