Is Josh Gibson #MFR-JG worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Josh Gibson #MFR-JG sells for $1,320 against $705 raw: a $615 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,200) 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)
- $705
- Grade 9.5
- $1,320
- PSA 9
- $1,200
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $1,320 | +$590 | +$565 | +$465 |
| PSA 9 | $1,200 | +$470 | +$445 | +$345 |
| PSA 8 | $790 | +$59.86 | +$34.86 | −$65.14 |
Net = sale price − $705 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% | $1,230 | +$475 |
| 50% | $1,260 | +$505 |
| 75% | $1,290 | +$535 |
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 | $1,320 |
| 9 | $1,200 |
| 8 | $790 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Josh Gibson #MFR-JG — FAQ
Is Josh Gibson #MFR-JG worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Josh Gibson #MFR-JG sells for $1,320 against $705 raw: a $615 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,200) 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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