Is Calvin Johnson [Blue Jersey Gold] #400 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Calvin Johnson [Blue Jersey Gold] #400 sells for $45.00 against $5.00 raw: a $40.00 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.00) 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)
- $5.00
- Grade 9.5
- $45.00
- PSA 9
- $41.00
- Gem premium
- 9.0×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $45.00 | +$15.00 | −$10.00 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $41.00 | +$11.00 | −$14.00 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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% | $42.00 | −$13.00 |
| 50% | $43.00 | −$12.00 |
| 75% | $44.00 | −$11.00 |
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 Calvin Johnson [Blue Jersey Gold] #400 — FAQ
Is Calvin Johnson [Blue Jersey Gold] #400 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Calvin Johnson [Blue Jersey Gold] #400 sells for $45.00 against $5.00 raw: a $40.00 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.00) 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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