Is Jim Perry [IP 2239] #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jim Perry [IP 2239] #3 brings $309 versus $257 raw — a $52.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($281) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $257
- Grade 9.5
- $309
- PSA 9
- $281
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $309 | +$27.33 | +$2.33 | −$97.67 |
| PSA 9 | $281 | −$0.53 | −$25.53 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $259 | −$22.66 | −$47.66 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $257 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% | $288 | −$18.56 |
| 50% | $295 | −$11.60 |
| 75% | $302 | −$4.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Jim Perry [IP 2239] #3 — FAQ
Is Jim Perry [IP 2239] #3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jim Perry [IP 2239] #3 brings $309 versus $257 raw — a $52.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($281) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What gem rate makes grading Jim Perry [IP 2239] #3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jim Perry [IP 2239] #3 breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $281).
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