Is Chad Johnson [Jersey] #103 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Chad Johnson [Jersey] #103 sells for $32.00 against $3.78 raw: a $28.22 spread, 8.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.40) 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)
- $3.78
- Grade 9.5
- $32.00
- PSA 9
- $29.40
- Gem premium
- 8.5×
- 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 | $32.00 | +$3.22 | −$21.78 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $29.40 | +$0.62 | −$24.38 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $3.78 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% | $30.05 | −$23.73 |
| 50% | $30.70 | −$23.08 |
| 75% | $31.35 | −$22.43 |
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 Chad Johnson [Jersey] #103 — FAQ
Is Chad Johnson [Jersey] #103 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Chad Johnson [Jersey] #103 sells for $32.00 against $3.78 raw: a $28.22 spread, 8.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.40) 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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