Is Oneal Cruz [Orange] #II-OC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Oneal Cruz [Orange] #II-OC sells for $138 against $29.99 raw: a $108 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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)
- $29.99
- Grade 9.5
- $138
- PSA 9
- $125
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $138 | +$83.01 | +$58.01 | −$41.99 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | +$70.01 | +$45.01 | −$54.99 |
Net = sale price − $29.99 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% | $128 | +$48.26 |
| 50% | $132 | +$51.51 |
| 75% | $135 | +$54.76 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Oneal Cruz [Orange] #II-OC — FAQ
Is Oneal Cruz [Orange] #II-OC worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Oneal Cruz [Orange] #II-OC sells for $138 against $29.99 raw: a $108 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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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