Is Calvin Murphy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Calvin Murphy sells for $1,979 against $306 raw: a $1,673 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,799) 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)
- $306
- Grade 9.5
- $1,979
- PSA 9
- $1,799
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- 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 | $1,979 | +$1,648 | +$1,623 | +$1,523 |
| PSA 9 | $1,799 | +$1,468 | +$1,443 | +$1,343 |
Net = sale price − $306 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% | $1,844 | +$1,488 |
| 50% | $1,889 | +$1,533 |
| 75% | $1,934 | +$1,578 |
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 Calvin Murphy — FAQ
Is Calvin Murphy worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Calvin Murphy sells for $1,979 against $306 raw: a $1,673 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,799) 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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