Is Andruw Jones #AJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Andruw Jones #AJ sells for $319 against $88.00 raw: a $231 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($290) 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)
- $88.00
- Grade 9.5
- $319
- PSA 9
- $290
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $319 | +$206 | +$181 | +$81.00 |
| PSA 9 | $290 | +$177 | +$152 | +$52.27 |
| PSA 8 | $125 | +$12.00 | −$13.00 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $88.00 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% | $297 | +$159 |
| 50% | $305 | +$167 |
| 75% | $312 | +$174 |
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 | $319 |
| 9 | $290 |
| 8 | $125 |
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Grading Andruw Jones #AJ — FAQ
Is Andruw Jones #AJ worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Andruw Jones #AJ sells for $319 against $88.00 raw: a $231 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($290) 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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