Is Jim Paxson #108 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jim Paxson #108 sells for $38.00 against $6.71 raw: a $31.29 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.36) 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)
- $6.71
- Grade 9.5
- $38.00
- PSA 9
- $34.36
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $38.00 | +$6.29 | −$18.71 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $34.36 | +$2.65 | −$22.35 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $6.71 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% | $35.27 | −$21.44 |
| 50% | $36.18 | −$20.53 |
| 75% | $37.09 | −$19.62 |
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 Jim Paxson #108 — FAQ
Is Jim Paxson #108 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jim Paxson #108 sells for $38.00 against $6.71 raw: a $31.29 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.36) 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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