Is Lars Erik Sjoberg #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lars Erik Sjoberg #30 sells for $91.00 against $2.65 raw: a $88.35 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($82.66) 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)
- $2.65
- Grade 9.5
- $91.00
- PSA 9
- $82.66
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $91.00 | +$63.35 | +$38.35 | −$61.65 |
| PSA 9 | $82.66 | +$55.01 | +$30.01 | −$69.99 |
| PSA 8 | $18.50 | −$9.15 | −$34.15 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $2.65 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% | $84.75 | +$32.09 |
| 50% | $86.83 | +$34.18 |
| 75% | $88.91 | +$36.26 |
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 Lars Erik Sjoberg #30 — FAQ
Is Lars Erik Sjoberg #30 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lars Erik Sjoberg #30 sells for $91.00 against $2.65 raw: a $88.35 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($82.66) 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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