Is Javier Hernandez #19 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Javier Hernandez #19 sells for $613 against $500 raw: a $113 spread, 1.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($557) 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)
- $500
- Grade 9.5
- $613
- PSA 9
- $557
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $613 | +$88.00 | +$63.00 | −$37.00 |
| PSA 9 | $557 | +$32.26 | +$7.26 | −$92.74 |
Net = sale price − $500 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% | $571 | +$21.19 |
| 50% | $585 | +$35.13 |
| 75% | $599 | +$49.07 |
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 Javier Hernandez #19 — FAQ
Is Javier Hernandez #19 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Javier Hernandez #19 sells for $613 against $500 raw: a $113 spread, 1.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($557) 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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