Is Junkfood JOHN [Atomic] #2a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Junkfood JOHN [Atomic] #2a sells for $124 against $7.44 raw: a $117 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($113) 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)
- $7.44
- Grade 9.5
- $124
- PSA 9
- $113
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $124 | +$91.56 | +$66.56 | −$33.44 |
| PSA 9 | $113 | +$80.06 | +$55.06 | −$44.94 |
Net = sale price − $7.44 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% | $115 | +$57.94 |
| 50% | $118 | +$60.81 |
| 75% | $121 | +$63.69 |
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 Junkfood JOHN [Atomic] #2a — FAQ
Is Junkfood JOHN [Atomic] #2a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Junkfood JOHN [Atomic] #2a sells for $124 against $7.44 raw: a $117 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($113) 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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