Is Dave Stevens #128 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Dave Stevens #128 sell for $18.00, only $16.11 above the $1.89 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.41) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.89
- Grade 9.5
- $18.00
- PSA 9
- $16.41
- Gem premium
- 9.5×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $18.00 | −$8.89 | −$33.89 | −$134 |
| PSA 9 | $16.41 | −$10.48 | −$35.48 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.89 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% | $16.81 | −$35.08 |
| 50% | $17.20 | −$34.69 |
| 75% | $17.60 | −$34.29 |
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 Dave Stevens #128 — FAQ
Is Dave Stevens #128 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Dave Stevens #128 sell for $18.00, only $16.11 above the $1.89 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.41) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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