Is Jack Evans #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jack Evans #30 sells for $161 against $6.27 raw: a $155 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($147) 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)
- $6.27
- Grade 9.5
- $161
- PSA 9
- $147
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $161 | +$130 | +$105 | +$4.73 |
| PSA 9 | $147 | +$115 | +$90.24 | −$9.76 |
| PSA 8 | $61.00 | +$29.73 | +$4.73 | −$95.27 |
Net = sale price − $6.27 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% | $150 | +$93.86 |
| 50% | $154 | +$97.48 |
| 75% | $157 | +$101 |
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 Jack Evans #30 — FAQ
Is Jack Evans #30 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jack Evans #30 sells for $161 against $6.27 raw: a $155 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($147) 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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