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Is Lamar Jackson [Platinum] #RYA-LJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lamar Jackson [Platinum] #RYA-LJ sells for $225 against $7.11 raw: a $218 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($109) 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)
- $7.11
- Grade 9.5
- $225
- PSA 9
- $109
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $225 | +$193 | +$168 | +$67.89 |
| PSA 9 | $109 | +$76.71 | +$51.71 | −$48.29 |
Net = sale price − $7.11 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% | $138 | +$80.75 |
| 50% | $167 | +$110 |
| 75% | $196 | +$139 |
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 Lamar Jackson [Platinum] #RYA-LJ — FAQ
Is Lamar Jackson [Platinum] #RYA-LJ worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lamar Jackson [Platinum] #RYA-LJ sells for $225 against $7.11 raw: a $218 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($109) 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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