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Is J. K. Dobbins [Electric Etch Contra] #123 worth grading?

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Worth grading only if it gems

A Grade 9.5 J. K. Dobbins [Electric Etch Contra] #123 brings $61.00 versus $32.50 raw — a $28.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($55.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.

Raw (NM)
$32.50
Grade 9.5
$61.00
PSA 9
$55.00
Gem premium
1.9×
As of
Sep 4, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

J. K. Dobbins [Electric Etch Contra] #123: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…Sells forEconomy / bulk (~$25.00)Standard (~$50.00)Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 9.5$61.00+$3.50−$21.50−$122
PSA 9$55.00−$2.50−$27.50−$128

Net = sale price − $32.50 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?

J. K. Dobbins [Electric Etch Contra] #123: expected value of submitting by gem probability
Chance it gemsExpected saleExpected net (standard fee)
25%$56.50−$26.00
50%$58.00−$24.50
75%$59.50−$23.00

At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.

J. K. Dobbins [Electric Etch Contra] #123 graded prices by company and grade
GradeGraded
9.5$61.00
9$55.00

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Grading J. K. Dobbins [Electric Etch Contra] #123 — FAQ

Is J. K. Dobbins [Electric Etch Contra] #123 worth grading?

A Grade 9.5 J. K. Dobbins [Electric Etch Contra] #123 brings $61.00 versus $32.50 raw — a $28.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($55.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.

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