Is Johnny Antonelli #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Johnny Antonelli #13 sells for $4,160 against $10.00 raw: a $4,150 spread, 416× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,782) 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)
- $10.00
- Grade 9.5
- $4,160
- PSA 9
- $3,782
- Gem premium
- 416×
- 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 | $4,160 | +$4,125 | +$4,100 | +$4,000 |
| PSA 9 | $3,782 | +$3,747 | +$3,722 | +$3,622 |
| PSA 8 | $225 | +$190 | +$165 | +$65.00 |
Net = sale price − $10.00 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% | $3,877 | +$3,817 |
| 50% | $3,971 | +$3,911 |
| 75% | $4,066 | +$4,006 |
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 Johnny Antonelli #13 — FAQ
Is Johnny Antonelli #13 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Johnny Antonelli #13 sells for $4,160 against $10.00 raw: a $4,150 spread, 416× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,782) 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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