Is J.J. McCarthy #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 J.J. McCarthy #5 brings $233 versus $188 raw — a $45.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($212) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $188
- Grade 9.5
- $233
- PSA 9
- $212
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $233 | +$20.08 | −$4.92 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $212 | −$0.92 | −$25.92 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $193 | −$20.42 | −$45.42 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $188 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% | $217 | −$20.67 |
| 50% | $223 | −$15.42 |
| 75% | $228 | −$10.17 |
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 #5 — FAQ
Is J.J. McCarthy #5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 J.J. McCarthy #5 brings $233 versus $188 raw — a $45.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($212) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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