Is Penned by the Penguin [Puzzle] #16B worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 66× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Penned by the Penguin [Puzzle] #16B sells for $211 against $3.18 raw: a $208 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.18
- Grade 8
- $211
- Gem premium
- 66×
- 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 | $211 | +$183 | +$158 | +$58.02 |
| PSA 8 | $211 | +$183 | +$158 | +$58.02 |
Net = sale price − $3.18 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 | $211 |
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Is Penned by the Penguin [Puzzle] #16B worth grading?
A Grade 8 Penned by the Penguin [Puzzle] #16B sells for $211 against $3.18 raw: a $208 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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