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Is Sid [Blue Wave] #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Sid [Blue Wave] #16 brings $220 versus $192 raw — a $27.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($200) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $192
- Grade 9.5
- $220
- PSA 9
- $200
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $220 | +$2.61 | −$22.39 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $200 | −$17.39 | −$42.39 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $192 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% | $205 | −$37.39 |
| 50% | $210 | −$32.39 |
| 75% | $215 | −$27.39 |
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 Sid [Blue Wave] #16 — FAQ
Is Sid [Blue Wave] #16 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sid [Blue Wave] #16 brings $220 versus $192 raw — a $27.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($200) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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