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Is Lamar Jackson [Red Yellow] #RT-LJ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Lamar Jackson [Red Yellow] #RT-LJ brings $100 versus $72.50 raw — a $27.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($91.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $72.50
- Grade 9.5
- $100
- PSA 9
- $91.00
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $100 | +$2.50 | −$22.50 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $91.00 | −$6.50 | −$31.50 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $72.50 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% | $93.25 | −$29.25 |
| 50% | $95.50 | −$27.00 |
| 75% | $97.75 | −$24.75 |
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 Lamar Jackson [Red Yellow] #RT-LJ — FAQ
Is Lamar Jackson [Red Yellow] #RT-LJ worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lamar Jackson [Red Yellow] #RT-LJ brings $100 versus $72.50 raw — a $27.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($91.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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