Is Jim Perry #24 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jim Perry #24 sells for $249 against $58.63 raw: a $190 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($226) 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)
- $58.63
- Grade 9.5
- $249
- PSA 9
- $226
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $249 | +$165 | +$140 | +$40.37 |
| PSA 9 | $226 | +$142 | +$117 | +$17.37 |
| PSA 8 | $205 | +$121 | +$96.38 | −$3.62 |
Net = sale price − $58.63 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% | $232 | +$123 |
| 50% | $238 | +$129 |
| 75% | $243 | +$135 |
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 Perry #24 — FAQ
Is Jim Perry #24 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jim Perry #24 sells for $249 against $58.63 raw: a $190 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($226) 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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