Is Jim Roberts #119 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jim Roberts #119 sells for $158 against $1.26 raw: a $157 spread, 125× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($144) 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)
- $1.26
- Grade 9.5
- $158
- PSA 9
- $144
- Gem premium
- 125×
- 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 | $158 | +$132 | +$107 | +$6.74 |
| PSA 9 | $144 | +$117 | +$92.24 | −$7.76 |
| PSA 8 | $9.38 | −$16.88 | −$41.88 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.26 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% | $147 | +$95.87 |
| 50% | $151 | +$99.49 |
| 75% | $154 | +$103 |
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 Roberts #119 — FAQ
Is Jim Roberts #119 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jim Roberts #119 sells for $158 against $1.26 raw: a $157 spread, 125× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($144) 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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