Is Jalen Hurts [Sapphire] #MY16 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jalen Hurts [Sapphire] #MY16 sells for $35.00 against $4.94 raw: a $30.06 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.73) 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)
- $4.94
- Grade 9.5
- $35.00
- PSA 9
- $31.73
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- 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 | $35.00 | +$5.06 | −$19.94 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $31.73 | +$1.79 | −$23.21 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $4.94 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% | $32.55 | −$22.39 |
| 50% | $33.37 | −$21.57 |
| 75% | $34.18 | −$20.76 |
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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Grading Jalen Hurts [Sapphire] #MY16 — FAQ
Is Jalen Hurts [Sapphire] #MY16 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jalen Hurts [Sapphire] #MY16 sells for $35.00 against $4.94 raw: a $30.06 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.73) 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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