Is J.J. McCarthy [Gold Vinyl] #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 J.J. McCarthy [Gold Vinyl] #18 brings $1,029 versus $1000 raw — a $29.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($935) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1000
- Grade 9.5
- $1,029
- PSA 9
- $935
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $1,029 | +$4.01 | −$20.99 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $935 | −$89.99 | −$115 | −$215 |
Net = sale price − $1000 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% | $959 | −$91.49 |
| 50% | $982 | −$67.99 |
| 75% | $1,006 | −$44.49 |
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 J.J. McCarthy [Gold Vinyl] #18 — FAQ
Is J.J. McCarthy [Gold Vinyl] #18 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 J.J. McCarthy [Gold Vinyl] #18 brings $1,029 versus $1000 raw — a $29.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($935) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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