Is Mickey Mouse #HX-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Mickey Mouse #HX-1 brings $1,403 versus $1,375 raw — a $28.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,275) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,375
- Grade 9.5
- $1,403
- PSA 9
- $1,275
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- 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 9.5 | $1,403 | +$3.00 | −$22.00 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $1,275 | −$125 | −$150 | −$250 |
Net = sale price − $1,375 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% | $1,307 | −$118 |
| 50% | $1,339 | −$86.00 |
| 75% | $1,371 | −$54.00 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $1,403 |
| 9 | $1,275 |
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Grading Mickey Mouse #HX-1 — FAQ
Is Mickey Mouse #HX-1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mickey Mouse #HX-1 brings $1,403 versus $1,375 raw — a $28.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,275) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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