Is Johnny Gaudreau [Limited Autograph Patch] #306 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Johnny Gaudreau [Limited Autograph Patch] #306 sells for $409 against $274 raw: a $135 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($372) 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)
- $274
- Grade 9.5
- $409
- PSA 9
- $372
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $409 | +$110 | +$84.51 | −$15.49 |
| PSA 9 | $372 | +$72.35 | +$47.35 | −$52.65 |
| PSA 8 | $158 | −$142 | −$167 | −$267 |
Net = sale price − $274 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% | $381 | +$56.64 |
| 50% | $390 | +$65.93 |
| 75% | $400 | +$75.22 |
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 | $409 |
| 9 | $372 |
| 8 | $158 |
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Grading Johnny Gaudreau [Limited Autograph Patch] #306 — FAQ
Is Johnny Gaudreau [Limited Autograph Patch] #306 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Johnny Gaudreau [Limited Autograph Patch] #306 sells for $409 against $274 raw: a $135 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($372) 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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