Is John Rocker #302 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 John Rocker #302 brings $38.00 versus $9.99 raw — a $28.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.99
- Grade 9.5
- $38.00
- PSA 9
- $34.74
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- 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 | $38.00 | +$3.01 | −$21.99 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $34.74 | −$0.25 | −$25.25 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $9.99 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% | $35.55 | −$24.44 |
| 50% | $36.37 | −$23.62 |
| 75% | $37.19 | −$22.80 |
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 John Rocker #302 — FAQ
Is John Rocker #302 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 John Rocker #302 brings $38.00 versus $9.99 raw — a $28.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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