Is Johnny Bench #600 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Johnny Bench #600 sells for $206 against $1.83 raw: a $205 spread, 113× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($196) 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)
- $1.83
- Grade 9.5
- $206
- PSA 9
- $196
- Gem premium
- 113×
- 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 | $206 | +$180 | +$155 | +$54.66 |
| PSA 9 | $196 | +$169 | +$144 | +$43.73 |
| PSA 8 | $33.67 | +$6.84 | −$18.16 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $1.83 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% | $198 | +$146 |
| 50% | $201 | +$149 |
| 75% | $204 | +$152 |
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 Johnny Bench #600 — FAQ
Is Johnny Bench #600 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Johnny Bench #600 sells for $206 against $1.83 raw: a $205 spread, 113× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($196) 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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