Is Joe Burrow [Gold] #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Joe Burrow [Gold] #4 brings $644 versus $580 raw — a $64.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($585) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $580
- Grade 9.5
- $644
- PSA 9
- $585
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $644 | +$39.00 | +$14.00 | −$86.00 |
| PSA 9 | $585 | −$20.00 | −$45.00 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $580 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% | $600 | −$30.25 |
| 50% | $615 | −$15.50 |
| 75% | $629 | −$0.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 76%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Joe Burrow [Gold] #4 — FAQ
Is Joe Burrow [Gold] #4 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Joe Burrow [Gold] #4 brings $644 versus $580 raw — a $64.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($585) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What gem rate makes grading Joe Burrow [Gold] #4 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Joe Burrow [Gold] #4 breaks even when it gems about 76% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $585).
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