Is Willie McGinest [Special Effects] #74 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Willie McGinest [Special Effects] #74 brings $29.00 versus $2.21 raw — a $26.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.21
- Grade 9.5
- $29.00
- PSA 9
- $25.99
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $29.00 | +$1.79 | −$23.21 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $25.99 | −$1.22 | −$26.22 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $2.21 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% | $26.74 | −$25.47 |
| 50% | $27.49 | −$24.72 |
| 75% | $28.25 | −$23.96 |
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 Willie McGinest [Special Effects] #74 — FAQ
Is Willie McGinest [Special Effects] #74 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Willie McGinest [Special Effects] #74 brings $29.00 versus $2.21 raw — a $26.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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