Is Joe Namath worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Joe Namath brings $255 versus $106 raw — a $149 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($131) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $106
- Grade 9.5
- $255
- PSA 9
- $131
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $255 | +$124 | +$98.57 | −$1.43 |
| PSA 9 | $131 | −$0.42 | −$25.42 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $119 | −$12.76 | −$37.76 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $106 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% | $162 | +$5.58 |
| 50% | $193 | +$36.58 |
| 75% | $224 | +$67.57 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $255 |
| 9 | $131 |
| 8 | $119 |
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Grading Joe Namath — FAQ
Is Joe Namath worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Joe Namath brings $255 versus $106 raw — a $149 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($131) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What gem rate makes grading Joe Namath break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Joe Namath breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $131).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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