Is Joe Jackson #103 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Joe Jackson #103 sells for $904,173 against $81,625 raw: a $822,548 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($821,975) 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)
- $81,625
- Grade 9.5
- $904,173
- PSA 9
- $821,975
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Nov 1, 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 | $904,173 | +$822,523 | +$822,498 | +$822,398 |
| PSA 9 | $821,975 | +$740,325 | +$740,300 | +$740,200 |
| PSA 8 | $747,250 | +$665,600 | +$665,575 | +$665,475 |
Net = sale price − $81,625 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% | $842,525 | +$760,849 |
| 50% | $863,074 | +$781,399 |
| 75% | $883,624 | +$801,948 |
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 Jackson #103 — FAQ
Is Joe Jackson #103 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Joe Jackson #103 sells for $904,173 against $81,625 raw: a $822,548 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($821,975) 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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