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Is Julio Rodriguez [Sonic] #222 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Julio Rodriguez [Sonic] #222 sells for $1,271 against $187 raw: a $1,084 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,155) 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)
- $187
- Grade 9.5
- $1,271
- PSA 9
- $1,155
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | $1,271 | +$1,059 | +$1,034 | +$934 |
| PSA 9 | $1,155 | +$943 | +$918 | +$818 |
| PSA 8 | $1,050 | +$838 | +$813 | +$713 |
Net = sale price − $187 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% | $1,184 | +$947 |
| 50% | $1,213 | +$976 |
| 75% | $1,242 | +$1,005 |
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 Julio Rodriguez [Sonic] #222 — FAQ
Is Julio Rodriguez [Sonic] #222 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Julio Rodriguez [Sonic] #222 sells for $1,271 against $187 raw: a $1,084 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,155) 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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