Is Jack Lambert #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jack Lambert #25 sells for $42.00 against $1.99 raw: a $40.01 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.62) 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)
- $1.99
- Grade 9.5
- $42.00
- PSA 9
- $38.62
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $42.00 | +$15.01 | −$9.99 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $38.62 | +$11.63 | −$13.37 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $15.98 | −$11.01 | −$36.01 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.99 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% | $39.46 | −$12.53 |
| 50% | $40.31 | −$11.68 |
| 75% | $41.16 | −$10.84 |
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 Jack Lambert #25 — FAQ
Is Jack Lambert #25 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jack Lambert #25 sells for $42.00 against $1.99 raw: a $40.01 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.62) 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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