Is One-Eyed JACK #44b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 One-Eyed JACK #44b sells for $63.00 against $4.71 raw: a $58.29 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.43) 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)
- $4.71
- Grade 9.5
- $63.00
- PSA 9
- $57.43
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $63.00 | +$33.29 | +$8.29 | −$91.71 |
| PSA 9 | $57.43 | +$27.72 | +$2.72 | −$97.28 |
| PSA 8 | $29.59 | −$0.12 | −$25.12 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $4.71 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% | $58.82 | +$4.11 |
| 50% | $60.22 | +$5.51 |
| 75% | $61.61 | +$6.90 |
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 One-Eyed JACK #44b — FAQ
Is One-Eyed JACK #44b worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 One-Eyed JACK #44b sells for $63.00 against $4.71 raw: a $58.29 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.43) 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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