Is Zigzagoon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Zigzagoon sells for $118 against $1.37 raw: a $116 spread, 86× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.51) 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)
- $1.37
- PSA 9
- $118
- PSA 9
- $33.51
- Gem premium
- 86×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 9 | $118 | +$91.13 | +$66.13 | −$33.87 |
| PSA 9 | $33.51 | +$7.14 | −$17.86 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $10.51 | −$15.86 | −$40.86 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.37 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% | $54.51 | +$3.14 |
| 50% | $75.50 | +$24.13 |
| 75% | $96.50 | +$45.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Zigzagoon — FAQ
Is Zigzagoon worth grading?
A PSA 9 Zigzagoon sells for $118 against $1.37 raw: a $116 spread, 86× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.51) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Zigzagoon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zigzagoon breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.51).
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