Is John Tavares [Autograph Patch] #201 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 John Tavares [Autograph Patch] #201 brings $322 versus $285 raw — a $37.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($293) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $285
- Grade 9.5
- $322
- PSA 9
- $293
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $322 | +$12.28 | −$12.72 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $293 | −$17.07 | −$42.07 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $285 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% | $300 | −$34.73 |
| 50% | $307 | −$27.40 |
| 75% | $315 | −$20.06 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $322 |
| 9 | $293 |
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Grading John Tavares [Autograph Patch] #201 — FAQ
Is John Tavares [Autograph Patch] #201 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 John Tavares [Autograph Patch] #201 brings $322 versus $285 raw — a $37.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($293) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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