Is J.R. Richard #310 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 J.R. Richard #310 sells for $62.00 against $1.39 raw: a $60.61 spread, 45× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.51) 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)
- $1.39
- Grade 9.5
- $62.00
- PSA 9
- $56.51
- Gem premium
- 45×
- 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 | $62.00 | +$35.61 | +$10.61 | −$89.39 |
| PSA 9 | $56.51 | +$30.12 | +$5.12 | −$94.88 |
| PSA 8 | $10.49 | −$15.90 | −$40.90 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.39 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% | $57.88 | +$6.49 |
| 50% | $59.25 | +$7.86 |
| 75% | $60.63 | +$9.24 |
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 J.R. Richard #310 — FAQ
Is J.R. Richard #310 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 J.R. Richard #310 sells for $62.00 against $1.39 raw: a $60.61 spread, 45× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.51) 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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