Is T.J. Hockenson [Patch Autograph Stars & Stripes] #179 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 T.J. Hockenson [Patch Autograph Stars & Stripes] #179 sells for $144 against $100 raw: a $44.00 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($131) 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)
- $100
- Grade 9.5
- $144
- PSA 9
- $131
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $144 | +$19.00 | −$6.00 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $131 | +$5.50 | −$19.50 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $100 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% | $134 | −$16.13 |
| 50% | $137 | −$12.75 |
| 75% | $141 | −$9.38 |
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 T.J. Hockenson [Patch Autograph Stars & Stripes] #179 — FAQ
Is T.J. Hockenson [Patch Autograph Stars & Stripes] #179 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 T.J. Hockenson [Patch Autograph Stars & Stripes] #179 sells for $144 against $100 raw: a $44.00 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($131) 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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