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Is J.J. McCarthy [Gold Vinyl] #235 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 J.J. McCarthy [Gold Vinyl] #235 brings $29,700 versus $27,000 raw — a $2,700 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27,000) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $27,000
- Grade 9.5
- $29,700
- PSA 9
- $27,000
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- As of
- Nov 1, 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 | $29,700 | +$2,675 | +$2,650 | +$2,550 |
| PSA 9 | $27,000 | −$25.00 | −$50.00 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $27,000 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% | $27,675 | +$625 |
| 50% | $28,350 | +$1,300 |
| 75% | $29,025 | +$1,975 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading J.J. McCarthy [Gold Vinyl] #235 — FAQ
Is J.J. McCarthy [Gold Vinyl] #235 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 J.J. McCarthy [Gold Vinyl] #235 brings $29,700 versus $27,000 raw — a $2,700 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27,000) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading J.J. McCarthy [Gold Vinyl] #235 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting J.J. McCarthy [Gold Vinyl] #235 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27,000).
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