Is Derek Jeter [Copper] #40 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Derek Jeter [Copper] #40 sells for $2,178 against $1,061 raw: a $1,117 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,980) 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)
- $1,061
- Grade 9.5
- $2,178
- PSA 9
- $1,980
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $2,178 | +$1,092 | +$1,067 | +$967 |
| PSA 9 | $1,980 | +$894 | +$869 | +$769 |
| PSA 8 | $1,800 | +$714 | +$689 | +$589 |
Net = sale price − $1,061 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% | $2,030 | +$918 |
| 50% | $2,079 | +$968 |
| 75% | $2,129 | +$1,017 |
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 | $2,178 |
| 9 | $1,980 |
| 8 | $1,800 |
| 7 | $950 |
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Grading Derek Jeter [Copper] #40 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter [Copper] #40 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Derek Jeter [Copper] #40 sells for $2,178 against $1,061 raw: a $1,117 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,980) 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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