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Is Charlie Villanueva [Autograph] #97 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Charlie Villanueva [Autograph] #97 sells for $44.00 against $6.18 raw: a $37.82 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $6.18
- Grade 9.5
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $44.00 | +$12.82 | −$12.18 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$8.82 | −$16.18 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $18.50 | −$12.68 | −$37.68 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $6.18 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% | $41.00 | −$15.18 |
| 50% | $42.00 | −$14.18 |
| 75% | $43.00 | −$13.18 |
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 | $44.00 |
| 9 | $40.00 |
| 8 | $18.50 |
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Grading Charlie Villanueva [Autograph] #97 — FAQ
Is Charlie Villanueva [Autograph] #97 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Charlie Villanueva [Autograph] #97 sells for $44.00 against $6.18 raw: a $37.82 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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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