Is Skip Minisi #46 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Skip Minisi #46 sells for $2,086 against $5.75 raw: a $2,080 spread, 363× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,896) 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)
- $5.75
- Grade 9.5
- $2,086
- PSA 9
- $1,896
- Gem premium
- 363×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $2,086 | +$2,055 | +$2,030 | +$1,930 |
| PSA 9 | $1,896 | +$1,865 | +$1,840 | +$1,740 |
| PSA 8 | $250 | +$219 | +$194 | +$94.25 |
Net = sale price − $5.75 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% | $1,943 | +$1,888 |
| 50% | $1,991 | +$1,935 |
| 75% | $2,038 | +$1,983 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Skip Minisi #46 — FAQ
Is Skip Minisi #46 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Skip Minisi #46 sells for $2,086 against $5.75 raw: a $2,080 spread, 363× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,896) 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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