Is Jerome Bettis [Row 3] #33 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jerome Bettis [Row 3] #33 brings $184 versus $96.00 raw — a $88.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($103) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $96.00
- Grade 9.5
- $184
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $184 | +$63.00 | +$38.00 | −$62.00 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | −$18.50 | −$43.50 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $96.00 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% | $123 | −$23.13 |
| 50% | $143 | −$2.75 |
| 75% | $164 | +$17.63 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 53%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Jerome Bettis [Row 3] #33 — FAQ
Is Jerome Bettis [Row 3] #33 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jerome Bettis [Row 3] #33 brings $184 versus $96.00 raw — a $88.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($103) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What gem rate makes grading Jerome Bettis [Row 3] #33 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jerome Bettis [Row 3] #33 breaks even when it gems about 53% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $103).
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