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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 $408 against $277 raw: a $131 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($371) 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)
- $277
- Grade 9.5
- $408
- PSA 9
- $371
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $408 | +$106 | +$81.03 | −$18.97 |
| PSA 9 | $371 | +$68.54 | +$43.54 | −$56.46 |
| PSA 8 | $158 | −$144 | −$169 | −$269 |
Net = sale price − $277 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% | $380 | +$52.91 |
| 50% | $389 | +$62.28 |
| 75% | $399 | +$71.66 |
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 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 $408 against $277 raw: a $131 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($371) 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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