Is J.J. McCarthy / Justin Jefferson #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 J.J. McCarthy / Justin Jefferson #17 sells for $638 against $455 raw: a $183 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($580) 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)
- $455
- Grade 9.5
- $638
- PSA 9
- $580
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $638 | +$158 | +$133 | +$33.00 |
| PSA 9 | $580 | +$99.92 | +$74.92 | −$25.08 |
Net = sale price − $455 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% | $594 | +$89.44 |
| 50% | $609 | +$104 |
| 75% | $623 | +$118 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading J.J. McCarthy / Justin Jefferson #17 — FAQ
Is J.J. McCarthy / Justin Jefferson #17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 J.J. McCarthy / Justin Jefferson #17 sells for $638 against $455 raw: a $183 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($580) 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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