Is Derek Jeter #51 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 7 Derek Jeter #51 brings $29.99 versus $1.69 raw — a $28.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.69
- Grade 7
- $29.99
- PSA 9
- $24.00
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 7 | $29.99 | +$3.30 | −$21.70 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $24.00 | −$2.69 | −$27.69 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $1.69 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% | $25.50 | −$26.19 |
| 50% | $26.99 | −$24.70 |
| 75% | $28.49 | −$23.20 |
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 Derek Jeter #51 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter #51 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Derek Jeter #51 brings $29.99 versus $1.69 raw — a $28.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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