Is Joe Burrow [Ice] #RS-7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Joe Burrow [Ice] #RS-7 sells for $215 against $150 raw: a $65.00 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($195) 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)
- $150
- Grade 9.5
- $215
- PSA 9
- $195
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $215 | +$40.00 | +$15.00 | −$85.00 |
| PSA 9 | $195 | +$20.00 | −$5.00 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $150 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% | $200 | +$0.00 |
| 50% | $205 | +$5.00 |
| 75% | $210 | +$10.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Full set checklist →Grading Joe Burrow [Ice] #RS-7 — FAQ
Is Joe Burrow [Ice] #RS-7 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Joe Burrow [Ice] #RS-7 sells for $215 against $150 raw: a $65.00 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($195) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Joe Burrow [Ice] #RS-7 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Joe Burrow [Ice] #RS-7 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $195).
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