Is Face of the Joker #9 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 30× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Face of the Joker #9 sells for $2,728 against $90.00 raw: a $2,638 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $90.00
- Grade 8
- $2,728
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 8 | $2,728 | +$2,613 | +$2,588 | +$2,488 |
| PSA 8 | $2,728 | +$2,613 | +$2,588 | +$2,488 |
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Is Face of the Joker #9 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Face of the Joker #9 sells for $2,728 against $90.00 raw: a $2,638 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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