Is Jim Landis worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 7 Jim Landis sells for $44.00 against $0.96 raw: a $43.04 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.77) 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)
- $0.96
- Grade 7
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $30.77
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 7 | $44.00 | +$18.04 | −$6.96 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $30.77 | +$4.81 | −$20.19 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $0.96 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% | $34.08 | −$16.88 |
| 50% | $37.38 | −$13.58 |
| 75% | $40.69 | −$10.27 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Jim Landis — FAQ
Is Jim Landis worth grading?
A Grade 7 Jim Landis sells for $44.00 against $0.96 raw: a $43.04 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.77) 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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