Is Jaden McDaniels #175 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jaden McDaniels #175 sells for $220 against $151 raw: a $69.11 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($200) 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)
- $151
- Grade 9.5
- $220
- PSA 9
- $200
- 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 | $220 | +$44.11 | +$19.11 | −$80.89 |
| PSA 9 | $200 | +$24.11 | −$0.89 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $129 | −$46.89 | −$71.89 | −$172 |
Net = sale price − $151 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% | $205 | +$4.11 |
| 50% | $210 | +$9.11 |
| 75% | $215 | +$14.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $220 |
| 9 | $200 |
| 8 | $129 |
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Grading Jaden McDaniels #175 — FAQ
Is Jaden McDaniels #175 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jaden McDaniels #175 sells for $220 against $151 raw: a $69.11 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($200) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Jaden McDaniels #175 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jaden McDaniels #175 breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $200).
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