Is Jim Bunning [Instruction Back] worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jim Bunning [Instruction Back] sells for $107 against $16.29 raw: a $90.71 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.00) 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)
- $16.29
- Grade 9.5
- $107
- PSA 9
- $97.00
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 | $107 | +$65.71 | +$40.71 | −$59.29 |
| PSA 9 | $97.00 | +$55.71 | +$30.71 | −$69.29 |
| PSA 8 | $23.66 | −$17.63 | −$42.63 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $16.29 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% | $99.50 | +$33.21 |
| 50% | $102 | +$35.71 |
| 75% | $105 | +$38.21 |
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 Jim Bunning [Instruction Back] — FAQ
Is Jim Bunning [Instruction Back] worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jim Bunning [Instruction Back] sells for $107 against $16.29 raw: a $90.71 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.00) 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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