Is Jon Lester #JLE worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jon Lester #JLE sells for $198 against $149 raw: a $48.75 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($180) 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)
- $149
- Grade 9.5
- $198
- PSA 9
- $180
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $198 | +$23.75 | −$1.25 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $180 | +$5.74 | −$19.26 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $150 | −$24.25 | −$49.25 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $149 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% | $184 | −$14.76 |
| 50% | $189 | −$10.25 |
| 75% | $193 | −$5.75 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $198 |
| 9 | $180 |
| 8 | $150 |
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Grading Jon Lester #JLE — FAQ
Is Jon Lester #JLE worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jon Lester #JLE sells for $198 against $149 raw: a $48.75 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($180) 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 baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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