Is Gulpin worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.6× premium in CGC 9.5
A CGC 9.5 Gulpin sells for $59.99 against $10.64 raw: a $49.35 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.64
- CGC 9.5
- $59.99
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- 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 — CGC 9.5 | $59.99 | +$24.35 | −$0.65 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$10.64 | −$35.64 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $23.14 | −$12.50 | −$37.50 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $10.64 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% | $33.75 | −$26.89 |
| 50% | $42.50 | −$18.14 |
| 75% | $51.24 | −$9.40 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Gulpin — FAQ
Is Gulpin worth grading?
A CGC 9.5 Gulpin sells for $59.99 against $10.64 raw: a $49.35 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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