Is John Candelaria #317 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 John Candelaria #317 sells for $53.00 against $7.96 raw: a $45.04 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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)
- $7.96
- Grade 9.5
- $53.00
- PSA 9
- $48.00
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- 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 9.5 | $53.00 | +$20.04 | −$4.96 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $48.00 | +$15.04 | −$9.96 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $23.00 | −$9.96 | −$34.96 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $7.96 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% | $49.25 | −$8.71 |
| 50% | $50.50 | −$7.46 |
| 75% | $51.75 | −$6.21 |
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 John Candelaria #317 — FAQ
Is John Candelaria #317 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 John Candelaria #317 sells for $53.00 against $7.96 raw: a $45.04 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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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