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Is Jeff Treadway [Target] #173 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jeff Treadway [Target] #173 sells for $154 against $40.00 raw: a $114 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($140) 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)
- $40.00
- Grade 9.5
- $154
- PSA 9
- $140
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $154 | +$89.00 | +$64.00 | −$36.00 |
| PSA 9 | $140 | +$75.00 | +$50.00 | −$50.00 |
| PSA 8 | $89.99 | +$24.99 | −$0.01 | −$100 |
Net = sale price − $40.00 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% | $144 | +$53.50 |
| 50% | $147 | +$57.00 |
| 75% | $151 | +$60.50 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $154 |
| 9 | $140 |
| 8 | $89.99 |
| 7 | $39.99 |
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Grading Jeff Treadway [Target] #173 — FAQ
Is Jeff Treadway [Target] #173 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jeff Treadway [Target] #173 sells for $154 against $40.00 raw: a $114 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($140) 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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