Is Hulk [PROTOTYPE] #36 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Hulk [PROTOTYPE] #36 sells for $316 against $19.75 raw: a $296 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($288) 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)
- $19.75
- Grade 9.5
- $316
- PSA 9
- $288
- Gem premium
- 16×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $316 | +$271 | +$246 | +$146 |
| PSA 9 | $288 | +$243 | +$218 | +$118 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | −$4.75 | −$29.75 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $19.75 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% | $295 | +$225 |
| 50% | $302 | +$232 |
| 75% | $309 | +$239 |
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 Hulk [PROTOTYPE] #36 — FAQ
Is Hulk [PROTOTYPE] #36 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Hulk [PROTOTYPE] #36 sells for $316 against $19.75 raw: a $296 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($288) 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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