Is Jackie Robinson worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jackie Robinson sells for $105,600 against $1,574 raw: a $104,026 spread, 67× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($96,000) 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)
- $1,574
- Grade 9.5
- $105,600
- PSA 9
- $96,000
- Gem premium
- 67×
- 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 | $105,600 | +$104,001 | +$103,976 | +$103,876 |
| PSA 9 | $96,000 | +$94,401 | +$94,376 | +$94,276 |
| PSA 8 | $14,513 | +$12,914 | +$12,889 | +$12,789 |
Net = sale price − $1,574 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% | $98,400 | +$96,776 |
| 50% | $100,800 | +$99,176 |
| 75% | $103,200 | +$101,576 |
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 Jackie Robinson — FAQ
Is Jackie Robinson worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jackie Robinson sells for $105,600 against $1,574 raw: a $104,026 spread, 67× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($96,000) 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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