Is Chad Johnson [Orange Galactic] #CCA-CJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Chad Johnson [Orange Galactic] #CCA-CJ sells for $40.00 against $10.11 raw: a $29.89 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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)
- $10.11
- Grade 9.5
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $36.00
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $40.00 | +$4.89 | −$20.11 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $36.00 | +$0.89 | −$24.11 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $10.11 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% | $37.00 | −$23.11 |
| 50% | $38.00 | −$22.11 |
| 75% | $39.00 | −$21.11 |
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 Chad Johnson [Orange Galactic] #CCA-CJ — FAQ
Is Chad Johnson [Orange Galactic] #CCA-CJ worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Chad Johnson [Orange Galactic] #CCA-CJ sells for $40.00 against $10.11 raw: a $29.89 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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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