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Is Julio Rodriguez [First Day Issue] #148 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Julio Rodriguez [First Day Issue] #148 brings $400 versus $350 raw — a $50.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($175) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $350
- Grade 9.5
- $400
- PSA 9
- $175
- 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 | $400 | +$25.02 | +$0.02 | −$99.98 |
| PSA 9 | $175 | −$200 | −$225 | −$325 |
Net = sale price − $350 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% | $231 | −$169 |
| 50% | $288 | −$112 |
| 75% | $344 | −$56.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 100%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Julio Rodriguez [First Day Issue] #148 — FAQ
Is Julio Rodriguez [First Day Issue] #148 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Julio Rodriguez [First Day Issue] #148 brings $400 versus $350 raw — a $50.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($175) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading Julio Rodriguez [First Day Issue] #148 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Julio Rodriguez [First Day Issue] #148 breaks even when it gems about 100% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $175).
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