Is Joe Tinker #40 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Joe Tinker #40 sells for $58.00 against $14.07 raw: a $43.93 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.49) 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)
- $14.07
- Grade 9.5
- $58.00
- PSA 9
- $52.49
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $58.00 | +$18.93 | −$6.07 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $52.49 | +$13.42 | −$11.58 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $24.47 | −$14.60 | −$39.60 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $14.07 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% | $53.87 | −$10.20 |
| 50% | $55.25 | −$8.82 |
| 75% | $56.62 | −$7.45 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $58.00 |
| 9 | $52.49 |
| 8 | $24.47 |
| 7 | $10.91 |
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Grading Joe Tinker #40 — FAQ
Is Joe Tinker #40 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Joe Tinker #40 sells for $58.00 against $14.07 raw: a $43.93 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.49) 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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