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Is Lamar Jackson [Gold] #DT-9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lamar Jackson [Gold] #DT-9 sells for $2,779 against $900 raw: a $1,879 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,526) 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)
- $900
- Grade 9.5
- $2,779
- PSA 9
- $2,526
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $2,779 | +$1,854 | +$1,829 | +$1,729 |
| PSA 9 | $2,526 | +$1,601 | +$1,576 | +$1,476 |
Net = sale price − $900 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% | $2,589 | +$1,639 |
| 50% | $2,653 | +$1,703 |
| 75% | $2,716 | +$1,766 |
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 Lamar Jackson [Gold] #DT-9 — FAQ
Is Lamar Jackson [Gold] #DT-9 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lamar Jackson [Gold] #DT-9 sells for $2,779 against $900 raw: a $1,879 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,526) 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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