Is Julius Peppers [Career Stat Line] #268 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Julius Peppers [Career Stat Line] #268 brings $40.00 versus $14.36 raw — a $25.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.36
- Grade 9.5
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $36.30
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | +$0.64 | −$24.36 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $36.30 | −$3.06 | −$28.06 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $29.95 | −$9.41 | −$34.41 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $14.36 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% | $37.22 | −$27.14 |
| 50% | $38.15 | −$26.21 |
| 75% | $39.08 | −$25.28 |
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 Julius Peppers [Career Stat Line] #268 — FAQ
Is Julius Peppers [Career Stat Line] #268 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Julius Peppers [Career Stat Line] #268 brings $40.00 versus $14.36 raw — a $25.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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