Is Aaron Judge [Lava] #UFO-22 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Aaron Judge [Lava] #UFO-22 brings $82.00 versus $54.75 raw — a $27.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($74.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $54.75
- Grade 9.5
- $82.00
- PSA 9
- $74.95
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $82.00 | +$2.25 | −$22.75 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $74.95 | −$4.80 | −$29.80 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $54.75 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% | $76.71 | −$28.04 |
| 50% | $78.47 | −$26.28 |
| 75% | $80.24 | −$24.51 |
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 Aaron Judge [Lava] #UFO-22 — FAQ
Is Aaron Judge [Lava] #UFO-22 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Aaron Judge [Lava] #UFO-22 brings $82.00 versus $54.75 raw — a $27.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($74.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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