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Is Maleficent [Orange Wave] #89 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Maleficent [Orange Wave] #89 sells for $908 against $226 raw: a $683 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($825) 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)
- $226
- Grade 9.5
- $908
- PSA 9
- $825
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $908 | +$658 | +$633 | +$533 |
| PSA 9 | $825 | +$575 | +$550 | +$450 |
Net = sale price − $226 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% | $846 | +$570 |
| 50% | $867 | +$591 |
| 75% | $887 | +$612 |
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 Maleficent [Orange Wave] #89 — FAQ
Is Maleficent [Orange Wave] #89 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Maleficent [Orange Wave] #89 sells for $908 against $226 raw: a $683 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($825) 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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