Is Denis DeJordy #50 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Denis DeJordy #50 sells for $1,441 against $30.00 raw: a $1,411 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,310) 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)
- $30.00
- Grade 9.5
- $1,441
- PSA 9
- $1,310
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $1,441 | +$1,386 | +$1,361 | +$1,261 |
| PSA 9 | $1,310 | +$1,255 | +$1,230 | +$1,130 |
| PSA 8 | $1,191 | +$1,136 | +$1,111 | +$1,011 |
Net = sale price − $30.00 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% | $1,343 | +$1,263 |
| 50% | $1,376 | +$1,296 |
| 75% | $1,408 | +$1,328 |
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 Denis DeJordy #50 — FAQ
Is Denis DeJordy #50 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Denis DeJordy #50 sells for $1,441 against $30.00 raw: a $1,411 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,310) 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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