Is Mystique #LJ-25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mystique #LJ-25 sells for $157 against $109 raw: a $48.50 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($143) 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)
- $109
- Grade 9.5
- $157
- PSA 9
- $143
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $157 | +$23.50 | −$1.50 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $143 | +$9.50 | −$15.50 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $130 | −$3.50 | −$28.50 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $109 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% | $147 | −$12.00 |
| 50% | $150 | −$8.50 |
| 75% | $154 | −$5.00 |
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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Is Mystique #LJ-25 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mystique #LJ-25 sells for $157 against $109 raw: a $48.50 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($143) 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.
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