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Is Derek Jeter [Blue Steel] #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Derek Jeter [Blue Steel] #30 sells for $138 against $18.50 raw: a $120 spread, 7.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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)
- $18.50
- Grade 9.5
- $138
- PSA 9
- $125
- Gem premium
- 7.5×
- 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 | $138 | +$94.50 | +$69.50 | −$30.50 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | +$81.50 | +$56.50 | −$43.50 |
Net = sale price − $18.50 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% | $128 | +$59.75 |
| 50% | $132 | +$63.00 |
| 75% | $135 | +$66.25 |
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 [Blue Steel] #30 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter [Blue Steel] #30 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Derek Jeter [Blue Steel] #30 sells for $138 against $18.50 raw: a $120 spread, 7.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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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