Is Jerry Blackwell #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jerry Blackwell #17 sells for $123 against $22.50 raw: a $101 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($111) 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)
- $22.50
- Grade 9.5
- $123
- PSA 9
- $111
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $123 | +$75.50 | +$50.50 | −$49.50 |
| PSA 9 | $111 | +$63.88 | +$38.88 | −$61.12 |
| PSA 8 | $35.56 | −$11.94 | −$36.94 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $22.50 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?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $114 | +$41.78 |
| 50% | $117 | +$44.69 |
| 75% | $120 | +$47.59 |
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 Jerry Blackwell #17 — FAQ
Is Jerry Blackwell #17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jerry Blackwell #17 sells for $123 against $22.50 raw: a $101 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($111) 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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