Is Jets Emblem [Checklist] #81 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jets Emblem [Checklist] #81 sells for $108 against $29.99 raw: a $78.01 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.74) 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)
- $29.99
- Grade 9.5
- $108
- PSA 9
- $97.74
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $108 | +$53.01 | +$28.01 | −$71.99 |
| PSA 9 | $97.74 | +$42.75 | +$17.75 | −$82.25 |
| PSA 8 | $70.36 | +$15.37 | −$9.63 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $29.99 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% | $100 | +$20.31 |
| 50% | $103 | +$22.88 |
| 75% | $105 | +$25.45 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $108 |
| 9 | $97.74 |
| 8 | $70.36 |
| 7 | $19.13 |
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Grading Jets Emblem [Checklist] #81 — FAQ
Is Jets Emblem [Checklist] #81 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jets Emblem [Checklist] #81 sells for $108 against $29.99 raw: a $78.01 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.74) 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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