Is Jim O'Rourke worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jim O'Rourke sells for $88.00 against $10.11 raw: a $77.89 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.90) 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)
- $10.11
- Grade 9.5
- $88.00
- PSA 9
- $79.90
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- 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 | $88.00 | +$52.89 | +$27.89 | −$72.11 |
| PSA 9 | $79.90 | +$44.79 | +$19.79 | −$80.21 |
| PSA 8 | $31.00 | −$4.11 | −$29.11 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $10.11 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% | $81.93 | +$21.82 |
| 50% | $83.95 | +$23.84 |
| 75% | $85.97 | +$25.86 |
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 Jim O'Rourke — FAQ
Is Jim O'Rourke worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jim O'Rourke sells for $88.00 against $10.11 raw: a $77.89 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.90) 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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