Is Pikkon, The Prized Fighter 161 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Pikkon, The Prized Fighter 161 sells for $275 against $210 raw: a $65.43 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($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)
- $210
- Grade 9.5
- $275
- PSA 9
- $250
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $275 | +$40.43 | +$15.43 | −$84.57 |
| PSA 9 | $250 | +$15.43 | −$9.57 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $180 | −$55.06 | −$80.06 | −$180 |
Net = sale price − $210 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% | $256 | −$3.32 |
| 50% | $263 | +$2.93 |
| 75% | $269 | +$9.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $275 |
| 9 | $250 |
| 8 | $180 |
| 7 | $144 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Pikkon, The Prized Fighter 161 — FAQ
Is Pikkon, The Prized Fighter 161 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Pikkon, The Prized Fighter 161 sells for $275 against $210 raw: a $65.43 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($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.
What gem rate makes grading Pikkon, The Prized Fighter 161 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pikkon, The Prized Fighter 161 breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $250).
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