Is Jeff Montgomery #234 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jeff Montgomery #234 brings $28.00 versus $1.51 raw — a $26.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.51
- Grade 9.5
- $28.00
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $28.00 | +$1.49 | −$23.51 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$1.51 | −$26.51 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $1.51 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% | $25.75 | −$25.76 |
| 50% | $26.50 | −$25.01 |
| 75% | $27.25 | −$24.26 |
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 Jeff Montgomery #234 — FAQ
Is Jeff Montgomery #234 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jeff Montgomery #234 brings $28.00 versus $1.51 raw — a $26.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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