Is John Cena worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 John Cena sells for $334 against $183 raw: a $151 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($304) 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)
- $183
- Grade 9.5
- $334
- PSA 9
- $304
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $334 | +$126 | +$101 | +$0.67 |
| PSA 9 | $304 | +$95.67 | +$70.67 | −$29.33 |
Net = sale price − $183 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% | $312 | +$78.17 |
| 50% | $319 | +$85.67 |
| 75% | $327 | +$93.17 |
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 John Cena — FAQ
Is John Cena worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 John Cena sells for $334 against $183 raw: a $151 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($304) 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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