Is Aaron Judge #88R-AJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Aaron Judge #88R-AJ sells for $70.00 against $6.09 raw: a $63.91 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.00) 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)
- $6.09
- Grade 9.5
- $70.00
- PSA 9
- $64.00
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $70.00 | +$38.91 | +$13.91 | −$86.09 |
| PSA 9 | $64.00 | +$32.91 | +$7.91 | −$92.09 |
Net = sale price − $6.09 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% | $65.50 | +$9.41 |
| 50% | $67.00 | +$10.91 |
| 75% | $68.50 | +$12.41 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Aaron Judge #88R-AJ — FAQ
Is Aaron Judge #88R-AJ worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Aaron Judge #88R-AJ sells for $70.00 against $6.09 raw: a $63.91 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.00) 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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