Is Glenn Robinson Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Red #243 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Glenn Robinson Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Red #243 sells for $110 against $60.06 raw: a $49.94 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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)
- $60.06
- Grade 9.5
- $110
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $110 | +$24.94 | −$0.06 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | +$14.94 | −$10.06 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $80.00 | −$5.06 | −$30.06 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $60.06 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% | $103 | −$7.56 |
| 50% | $105 | −$5.06 |
| 75% | $108 | −$2.56 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Glenn Robinson Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Red #243 — FAQ
Is Glenn Robinson Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Red #243 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Glenn Robinson Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Red #243 sells for $110 against $60.06 raw: a $49.94 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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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