Is Lamar Jackson [Lava] #VTX-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lamar Jackson [Lava] #VTX-3 sells for $60.00 against $28.11 raw: a $31.89 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.99) 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)
- $28.11
- Grade 9.5
- $60.00
- PSA 9
- $54.99
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $60.00 | +$6.89 | −$18.11 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $54.99 | +$1.88 | −$23.12 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $28.11 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% | $56.24 | −$21.87 |
| 50% | $57.50 | −$20.61 |
| 75% | $58.75 | −$19.36 |
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 Lamar Jackson [Lava] #VTX-3 — FAQ
Is Lamar Jackson [Lava] #VTX-3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lamar Jackson [Lava] #VTX-3 sells for $60.00 against $28.11 raw: a $31.89 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.99) 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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