Is JAY Decay [Teal] #5b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 JAY Decay [Teal] #5b sells for $110 against $51.66 raw: a $58.34 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.99) 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)
- $51.66
- Grade 9.5
- $110
- PSA 9
- $99.99
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $110 | +$33.34 | +$8.34 | −$91.66 |
| PSA 9 | $99.99 | +$23.33 | −$1.67 | −$102 |
Net = sale price − $51.66 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% | $102 | +$0.83 |
| 50% | $105 | +$3.34 |
| 75% | $107 | +$5.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $110 |
| 9 | $99.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading JAY Decay [Teal] #5b — FAQ
Is JAY Decay [Teal] #5b worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 JAY Decay [Teal] #5b sells for $110 against $51.66 raw: a $58.34 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.99) 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 JAY Decay [Teal] #5b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting JAY Decay [Teal] #5b breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $99.99).
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