Is Derek Jeter [Purple] worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Derek Jeter [Purple] sells for $2,341 against $1,250 raw: a $1,091 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,128) 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)
- $1,250
- Grade 9.5
- $2,341
- PSA 9
- $2,128
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $2,341 | +$1,066 | +$1,041 | +$941 |
| PSA 9 | $2,128 | +$853 | +$828 | +$728 |
| PSA 8 | $1,375 | +$100 | +$75.00 | −$25.00 |
Net = sale price − $1,250 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% | $2,181 | +$881 |
| 50% | $2,234 | +$934 |
| 75% | $2,288 | +$988 |
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 Derek Jeter [Purple] — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter [Purple] worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Derek Jeter [Purple] sells for $2,341 against $1,250 raw: a $1,091 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,128) 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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