Is Jimmy Carson #127 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jimmy Carson #127 sells for $251 against $0.73 raw: a $250 spread, 344× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($228) 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)
- $0.73
- Grade 9.5
- $251
- PSA 9
- $228
- Gem premium
- 344×
- 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 | $251 | +$225 | +$200 | +$100 |
| PSA 9 | $228 | +$203 | +$178 | +$77.59 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$24.74 | −$49.74 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $0.73 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% | $234 | +$183 |
| 50% | $240 | +$189 |
| 75% | $245 | +$195 |
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 Jimmy Carson #127 — FAQ
Is Jimmy Carson #127 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jimmy Carson #127 sells for $251 against $0.73 raw: a $250 spread, 344× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($228) 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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