Is Steve Young #GJ13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Steve Young #GJ13 sells for $125 against $78.00 raw: a $47.00 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($114) 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)
- $78.00
- Grade 9.5
- $125
- PSA 9
- $114
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $125 | +$22.00 | −$3.00 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $114 | +$11.05 | −$13.95 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $101 | −$1.93 | −$26.93 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $78.00 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% | $117 | −$11.21 |
| 50% | $120 | −$8.47 |
| 75% | $122 | −$5.74 |
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 Steve Young #GJ13 — FAQ
Is Steve Young #GJ13 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Steve Young #GJ13 sells for $125 against $78.00 raw: a $47.00 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($114) 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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