Is Jarrett Culver #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jarrett Culver #12 sells for $254 against $99.99 raw: a $154 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($126) 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)
- $99.99
- Grade 9.5
- $254
- PSA 9
- $126
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $254 | +$129 | +$104 | +$3.76 |
| PSA 9 | $126 | +$0.95 | −$24.05 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $99.99 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% | $158 | +$7.90 |
| 50% | $190 | +$39.86 |
| 75% | $222 | +$71.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Jarrett Culver #12 — FAQ
Is Jarrett Culver #12 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jarrett Culver #12 sells for $254 against $99.99 raw: a $154 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($126) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Jarrett Culver #12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jarrett Culver #12 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $126).
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