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Is Josh Allen [Gold] #154 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Josh Allen [Gold] #154 sells for $17,600 against $7,047 raw: a $10,553 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($16,000) 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)
- $7,047
- Grade 9.5
- $17,600
- PSA 9
- $16,000
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $17,600 | +$10,528 | +$10,503 | +$10,403 |
| PSA 9 | $16,000 | +$8,928 | +$8,903 | +$8,803 |
| PSA 8 | $5,051 | −$2,021 | −$2,046 | −$2,146 |
Net = sale price − $7,047 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% | $16,400 | +$9,303 |
| 50% | $16,800 | +$9,703 |
| 75% | $17,200 | +$10,103 |
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 | $17,600 |
| 9 | $16,000 |
| 8 | $5,051 |
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Grading Josh Allen [Gold] #154 — FAQ
Is Josh Allen [Gold] #154 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Josh Allen [Gold] #154 sells for $17,600 against $7,047 raw: a $10,553 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($16,000) 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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