Is Beast & Jubilee #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Beast & Jubilee #3 sells for $32.00 against $2.39 raw: a $29.61 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.79) 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)
- $2.39
- Grade 9.5
- $32.00
- PSA 9
- $28.79
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $32.00 | +$4.61 | −$20.39 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $28.79 | +$1.40 | −$23.60 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $1.99 | −$25.40 | −$50.40 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $2.39 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% | $29.59 | −$22.80 |
| 50% | $30.39 | −$22.00 |
| 75% | $31.20 | −$21.19 |
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 Beast & Jubilee #3 — FAQ
Is Beast & Jubilee #3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Beast & Jubilee #3 sells for $32.00 against $2.39 raw: a $29.61 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.79) 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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