Is Gold Sarcophagus SJCS-EN005 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Gold Sarcophagus SJCS-EN005 sells for $21,175 against $22.00 raw: a $21,153 spread, 963× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($19,250) 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)
- $22.00
- Grade 9.5
- $21,175
- PSA 9
- $19,250
- Gem premium
- 963×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $21,175 | +$21,128 | +$21,103 | +$21,003 |
| PSA 9 | $19,250 | +$19,203 | +$19,178 | +$19,078 |
| PSA 8 | $17,500 | +$17,453 | +$17,428 | +$17,328 |
Net = sale price − $22.00 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% | $19,731 | +$19,659 |
| 50% | $20,213 | +$20,141 |
| 75% | $20,694 | +$20,622 |
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 Gold Sarcophagus SJCS-EN005 — FAQ
Is Gold Sarcophagus SJCS-EN005 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Gold Sarcophagus SJCS-EN005 sells for $21,175 against $22.00 raw: a $21,153 spread, 963× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($19,250) 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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