Is Jerry Rice #21 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jerry Rice #21 sells for $49.00 against $10.73 raw: a $38.27 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.99) 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)
- $10.73
- Grade 9.5
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $44.99
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $49.00 | +$13.27 | −$11.73 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $44.99 | +$9.26 | −$15.74 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $13.23 | −$22.50 | −$47.50 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $10.73 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% | $45.99 | −$14.74 |
| 50% | $47.00 | −$13.73 |
| 75% | $48.00 | −$12.73 |
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 Jerry Rice #21 — FAQ
Is Jerry Rice #21 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jerry Rice #21 sells for $49.00 against $10.73 raw: a $38.27 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.99) 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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