Is Jim Pappin #113 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jim Pappin #113 sells for $110 against $1.35 raw: a $109 spread, 81× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.99) 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)
- $1.35
- Grade 9.5
- $110
- PSA 9
- $99.99
- Gem premium
- 81×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $110 | +$83.65 | +$58.65 | −$41.35 |
| PSA 9 | $99.99 | +$73.64 | +$48.64 | −$51.36 |
| PSA 8 | $29.69 | +$3.34 | −$21.66 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $1.35 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% | $102 | +$51.14 |
| 50% | $105 | +$53.65 |
| 75% | $107 | +$56.15 |
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 Jim Pappin #113 — FAQ
Is Jim Pappin #113 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jim Pappin #113 sells for $110 against $1.35 raw: a $109 spread, 81× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.99) 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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