Is Juan Marichal #64 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Juan Marichal #64 sells for $398 against $151 raw: a $247 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($362) 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)
- $151
- Grade 9.5
- $398
- PSA 9
- $362
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $398 | +$222 | +$197 | +$97.11 |
| PSA 9 | $362 | +$186 | +$161 | +$60.86 |
| PSA 8 | $186 | +$9.78 | −$15.22 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $151 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% | $371 | +$170 |
| 50% | $380 | +$179 |
| 75% | $389 | +$188 |
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 Juan Marichal #64 — FAQ
Is Juan Marichal #64 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Juan Marichal #64 sells for $398 against $151 raw: a $247 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($362) 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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