Is Jody Davis #54 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jody Davis #54 sells for $64.00 against $1.49 raw: a $62.51 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.75) 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)
- $1.49
- Grade 9.5
- $64.00
- PSA 9
- $57.75
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $64.00 | +$37.51 | +$12.51 | −$87.49 |
| PSA 9 | $57.75 | +$31.26 | +$6.26 | −$93.74 |
Net = sale price − $1.49 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% | $59.31 | +$7.82 |
| 50% | $60.88 | +$9.38 |
| 75% | $62.44 | +$10.95 |
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 Jody Davis #54 — FAQ
Is Jody Davis #54 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jody Davis #54 sells for $64.00 against $1.49 raw: a $62.51 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.75) 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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