Is J. P. Parise #46 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 J. P. Parise #46 sells for $28.00 against $0.25 raw: a $27.75 spread, 112× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($25.62) 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)
- $0.25
- Grade 9.5
- $28.00
- PSA 9
- $25.62
- Gem premium
- 112×
- 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 | $28.00 | +$2.75 | −$22.25 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $25.62 | +$0.37 | −$24.63 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $14.41 | −$10.84 | −$35.84 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.25 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% | $26.21 | −$24.04 |
| 50% | $26.81 | −$23.44 |
| 75% | $27.41 | −$22.84 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading J. P. Parise #46 — FAQ
Is J. P. Parise #46 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 J. P. Parise #46 sells for $28.00 against $0.25 raw: a $27.75 spread, 112× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($25.62) 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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