Is Joe Tinker worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Joe Tinker sells for $3,489 against $67.99 raw: a $3,421 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,172) 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)
- $67.99
- Grade 9.5
- $3,489
- PSA 9
- $3,172
- Gem premium
- 51×
- 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 | $3,489 | +$3,396 | +$3,371 | +$3,271 |
| PSA 9 | $3,172 | +$3,079 | +$3,054 | +$2,954 |
| PSA 8 | $216 | +$123 | +$98.48 | −$1.52 |
Net = sale price − $67.99 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% | $3,251 | +$3,133 |
| 50% | $3,331 | +$3,213 |
| 75% | $3,410 | +$3,292 |
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 Joe Tinker — FAQ
Is Joe Tinker worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Joe Tinker sells for $3,489 against $67.99 raw: a $3,421 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,172) 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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