Is Juan Marichal #JM worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Juan Marichal #JM sell for $70.00, only $18.02 above the $51.98 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($64.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $51.98
- Grade 9.5
- $70.00
- PSA 9
- $64.00
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $70.00 | −$6.98 | −$31.98 | −$132 |
| PSA 9 | $64.00 | −$12.98 | −$37.98 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $51.98 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% | $65.50 | −$36.48 |
| 50% | $67.00 | −$34.98 |
| 75% | $68.50 | −$33.48 |
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 Juan Marichal #JM — FAQ
Is Juan Marichal #JM worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Juan Marichal #JM sell for $70.00, only $18.02 above the $51.98 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($64.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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