Is Jim Nance #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jim Nance #5 sells for $345 against $2.76 raw: a $342 spread, 125× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($313) 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)
- $2.76
- Grade 9.5
- $345
- PSA 9
- $313
- Gem premium
- 125×
- 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 | $345 | +$317 | +$292 | +$192 |
| PSA 9 | $313 | +$286 | +$261 | +$161 |
| PSA 8 | $34.99 | +$7.23 | −$17.77 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $2.76 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% | $321 | +$268 |
| 50% | $329 | +$276 |
| 75% | $337 | +$284 |
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 Jim Nance #5 — FAQ
Is Jim Nance #5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jim Nance #5 sells for $345 against $2.76 raw: a $342 spread, 125× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($313) 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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