Is Patti Lupone as Lilia Calderu #AA-PL worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Patti Lupone as Lilia Calderu #AA-PL brings $95.00 versus $68.13 raw — a $26.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($86.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $68.13
- Grade 9.5
- $95.00
- PSA 9
- $86.00
- 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 | $95.00 | +$1.87 | −$23.13 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $86.00 | −$7.13 | −$32.13 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $68.13 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% | $88.25 | −$29.88 |
| 50% | $90.50 | −$27.63 |
| 75% | $92.75 | −$25.38 |
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 Patti Lupone as Lilia Calderu #AA-PL — FAQ
Is Patti Lupone as Lilia Calderu #AA-PL worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Patti Lupone as Lilia Calderu #AA-PL brings $95.00 versus $68.13 raw — a $26.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($86.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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