Is Jon Jones [Gold] #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jon Jones [Gold] #5 brings $457 versus $415 raw — a $42.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($415) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $415
- Grade 9.5
- $457
- PSA 9
- $415
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $457 | +$17.00 | −$8.00 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $415 | −$25.00 | −$50.00 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $415 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% | $426 | −$39.50 |
| 50% | $436 | −$29.00 |
| 75% | $447 | −$18.50 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Is Jon Jones [Gold] #5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jon Jones [Gold] #5 brings $457 versus $415 raw — a $42.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($415) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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