Is Jack Dittmer #212 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jack Dittmer #212 sells for $9,730 against $7.05 raw: a $9,723 spread, 1380× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,845) 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)
- $7.05
- Grade 9.5
- $9,730
- PSA 9
- $8,845
- Gem premium
- 1380×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $9,730 | +$9,698 | +$9,673 | +$9,573 |
| PSA 9 | $8,845 | +$8,813 | +$8,788 | +$8,688 |
| PSA 8 | $740 | +$708 | +$683 | +$583 |
Net = sale price − $7.05 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% | $9,066 | +$9,009 |
| 50% | $9,288 | +$9,230 |
| 75% | $9,509 | +$9,452 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $6,368 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6,368 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Jack Dittmer #212 — FAQ
Is Jack Dittmer #212 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jack Dittmer #212 sells for $9,730 against $7.05 raw: a $9,723 spread, 1380× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,845) 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.
Which grading company is best for Jack Dittmer #212?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $6,368, ahead of SGC 10 at $6,368. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jack Dittmer #212 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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