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Is Penguin Captured #24 worth grading?

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Strong grading candidate — 13× premium in Grade 8

A Grade 8 Penguin Captured #24 sells for $53.99 against $4.00 raw: a $49.99 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.

Raw (NM)
$4.00
Grade 8
$53.99
Gem premium
13×
As of
Aug 16, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Penguin Captured #24: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…Sells forEconomy / bulk (~$25.00)Standard (~$50.00)Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 8$53.99+$24.99−$0.01−$100
PSA 8$53.99+$24.99−$0.01−$100

Net = sale price − $4.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

Penguin Captured #24 graded prices by company and grade
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8$53.99

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Grading Penguin Captured #24 — FAQ

Is Penguin Captured #24 worth grading?

A Grade 8 Penguin Captured #24 sells for $53.99 against $4.00 raw: a $49.99 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.

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