Is Face of the Joker #9 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 120× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Face of the Joker #9 sells for $2,850 against $23.82 raw: a $2,826 spread, 120× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $23.82
- Grade 8
- $2,850
- Gem premium
- 120×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $2,850 | +$2,801 | +$2,776 | +$2,676 |
| PSA 8 | $2,850 | +$2,801 | +$2,776 | +$2,676 |
Net = sale price − $23.82 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $2,850 |
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Is Face of the Joker #9 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Face of the Joker #9 sells for $2,850 against $23.82 raw: a $2,826 spread, 120× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your entertainment card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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