Is Jordi Alba [Orange] #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jordi Alba [Orange] #17 sells for $62.00 against $13.51 raw: a $48.49 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.99) 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)
- $13.51
- Grade 9.5
- $62.00
- PSA 9
- $55.99
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $62.00 | +$23.49 | −$1.51 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $55.99 | +$17.48 | −$7.52 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $13.51 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% | $57.49 | −$6.02 |
| 50% | $59.00 | −$4.51 |
| 75% | $60.50 | −$3.01 |
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 Jordi Alba [Orange] #17 — FAQ
Is Jordi Alba [Orange] #17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jordi Alba [Orange] #17 sells for $62.00 against $13.51 raw: a $48.49 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.99) 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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