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Is Julio Rodriguez [Red] #USC165 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Julio Rodriguez [Red] #USC165 brings $853 versus $810 raw — a $43.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($775) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $810
- Grade 9.5
- $853
- PSA 9
- $775
- 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 | $853 | +$18.00 | −$7.00 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $775 | −$59.99 | −$84.99 | −$185 |
Net = sale price − $810 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% | $795 | −$65.49 |
| 50% | $814 | −$46.00 |
| 75% | $834 | −$26.50 |
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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Grading Julio Rodriguez [Red] #USC165 — FAQ
Is Julio Rodriguez [Red] #USC165 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Julio Rodriguez [Red] #USC165 brings $853 versus $810 raw — a $43.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($775) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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