Is Sulley [Gold Wave Refractor] #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Sulley [Gold Wave Refractor] #5 brings $80.00 versus $40.50 raw — a $39.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($43.66) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $40.50
- Grade 9.5
- $80.00
- PSA 9
- $43.66
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $80.00 | +$14.50 | −$10.50 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $43.66 | −$21.84 | −$46.84 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $40.50 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% | $52.74 | −$37.76 |
| 50% | $61.83 | −$28.67 |
| 75% | $70.91 | −$19.59 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $53.80 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Sulley [Gold Wave Refractor] #5 — FAQ
Is Sulley [Gold Wave Refractor] #5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sulley [Gold Wave Refractor] #5 brings $80.00 versus $40.50 raw — a $39.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($43.66) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Sulley [Gold Wave Refractor] #5 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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