Is Jack Valiquette #229 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 92× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Jack Valiquette #229 sells for $80.00 against $0.87 raw: a $79.13 spread, 92× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.87
- Grade 9.5
- $80.00
- Gem premium
- 92×
- 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 | $80.00 | +$54.13 | +$29.13 | −$70.87 |
| PSA 8 | $13.28 | −$12.59 | −$37.59 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.87 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Jack Valiquette #229 — FAQ
Is Jack Valiquette #229 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jack Valiquette #229 sells for $80.00 against $0.87 raw: a $79.13 spread, 92× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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