Is Jack Nicklaus #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jack Nicklaus #6 sells for $16,775 against $586 raw: a $16,189 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($15,250) 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)
- $586
- Grade 9.5
- $16,775
- PSA 9
- $15,250
- Gem premium
- 29×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $16,775 | +$16,164 | +$16,139 | +$16,039 |
| PSA 9 | $15,250 | +$14,639 | +$14,614 | +$14,514 |
| PSA 8 | $3,225 | +$2,614 | +$2,589 | +$2,489 |
Net = sale price − $586 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% | $15,631 | +$14,995 |
| 50% | $16,013 | +$15,376 |
| 75% | $16,394 | +$15,757 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $16,775 |
| 9 | $15,250 |
| 8 | $3,225 |
| 7 | $1,841 |
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Grading Jack Nicklaus #6 — FAQ
Is Jack Nicklaus #6 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jack Nicklaus #6 sells for $16,775 against $586 raw: a $16,189 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($15,250) 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.
Is your golf card centered well enough to grade?
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