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Is Jalen Hurts [Gold] #K16 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jalen Hurts [Gold] #K16 sells for $8,265 against $2,965 raw: a $5,300 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,513) 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)
- $2,965
- Grade 9.5
- $8,265
- PSA 9
- $7,513
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $8,265 | +$5,275 | +$5,250 | +$5,150 |
| PSA 9 | $7,513 | +$4,523 | +$4,498 | +$4,398 |
Net = sale price − $2,965 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% | $7,701 | +$4,686 |
| 50% | $7,889 | +$4,874 |
| 75% | $8,077 | +$5,062 |
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 Jalen Hurts [Gold] #K16 — FAQ
Is Jalen Hurts [Gold] #K16 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jalen Hurts [Gold] #K16 sells for $8,265 against $2,965 raw: a $5,300 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,513) 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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