Is Aaron Rodgers [Spectrum Black] #180 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Aaron Rodgers [Spectrum Black] #180 sells for $116 against $49.67 raw: a $66.33 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($106) 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)
- $49.67
- Grade 9.5
- $116
- PSA 9
- $106
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $116 | +$41.33 | +$16.33 | −$83.67 |
| PSA 9 | $106 | +$30.83 | +$5.83 | −$94.17 |
| PSA 8 | $61.04 | −$13.63 | −$38.63 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $49.67 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% | $108 | +$8.45 |
| 50% | $111 | +$11.08 |
| 75% | $113 | +$13.70 |
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 Aaron Rodgers [Spectrum Black] #180 — FAQ
Is Aaron Rodgers [Spectrum Black] #180 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Aaron Rodgers [Spectrum Black] #180 sells for $116 against $49.67 raw: a $66.33 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($106) 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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