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Is Juan Soto [Red] #JSO worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Juan Soto [Red] #JSO brings $213 versus $170 raw — a $43.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($148) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $170
- Grade 9.5
- $213
- PSA 9
- $148
- 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 | $213 | +$18.03 | −$6.97 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $148 | −$47.30 | −$72.30 | −$172 |
Net = sale price − $170 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 | −$55.97 |
| 50% | $180 | −$39.63 |
| 75% | $197 | −$23.30 |
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 | $213 |
| 9 | $148 |
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Grading Juan Soto [Red] #JSO — FAQ
Is Juan Soto [Red] #JSO worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Juan Soto [Red] #JSO brings $213 versus $170 raw — a $43.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($148) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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