Is James Rodriguez [Tie Dye] #ES-JR worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 James Rodriguez [Tie Dye] #ES-JR brings $75.00 versus $46.00 raw — a $29.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($68.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $46.00
- Grade 9.5
- $75.00
- PSA 9
- $68.60
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $75.00 | +$4.00 | −$21.00 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $68.60 | −$2.40 | −$27.40 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $46.00 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% | $70.20 | −$25.80 |
| 50% | $71.80 | −$24.20 |
| 75% | $73.40 | −$22.60 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading James Rodriguez [Tie Dye] #ES-JR — FAQ
Is James Rodriguez [Tie Dye] #ES-JR worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 James Rodriguez [Tie Dye] #ES-JR brings $75.00 versus $46.00 raw — a $29.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($68.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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