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Is Eddie Joost [Quiz Answer Is 8] #35 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Eddie Joost [Quiz Answer Is 8] #35 sells for $473 against $12.04 raw: a $461 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($430) 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)
- $12.04
- Grade 9.5
- $473
- PSA 9
- $430
- Gem premium
- 39×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $473 | +$436 | +$411 | +$311 |
| PSA 9 | $430 | +$393 | +$368 | +$268 |
| PSA 8 | $60.37 | +$23.33 | −$1.67 | −$102 |
Net = sale price − $12.04 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% | $441 | +$379 |
| 50% | $452 | +$389 |
| 75% | $462 | +$400 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $473 |
| 9 | $430 |
| 8 | $60.37 |
| 7 | $27.00 |
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Grading Eddie Joost [Quiz Answer Is 8] #35 — FAQ
Is Eddie Joost [Quiz Answer Is 8] #35 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Eddie Joost [Quiz Answer Is 8] #35 sells for $473 against $12.04 raw: a $461 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($430) 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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