Is Joe Namath #JN worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Joe Namath #JN sells for $193 against $124 raw: a $68.94 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($176) 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)
- $124
- Grade 9.5
- $193
- PSA 9
- $176
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $193 | +$43.94 | +$18.94 | −$81.06 |
| PSA 9 | $176 | +$26.59 | +$1.59 | −$98.41 |
Net = sale price − $124 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% | $180 | +$5.93 |
| 50% | $184 | +$10.26 |
| 75% | $189 | +$14.60 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $193 |
| 9 | $176 |
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Grading Joe Namath #JN — FAQ
Is Joe Namath #JN worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Joe Namath #JN sells for $193 against $124 raw: a $68.94 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($176) 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.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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