Is Ted Lepcio #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ted Lepcio #18 sells for $524 against $6.63 raw: a $518 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($286) 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)
- $6.63
- Grade 9.5
- $524
- PSA 9
- $286
- Gem premium
- 79×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $524 | +$493 | +$468 | +$368 |
| PSA 9 | $286 | +$254 | +$229 | +$129 |
| PSA 8 | $149 | +$117 | +$92.37 | −$7.63 |
Net = sale price − $6.63 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% | $346 | +$289 |
| 50% | $405 | +$349 |
| 75% | $465 | +$408 |
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 Ted Lepcio #18 — FAQ
Is Ted Lepcio #18 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ted Lepcio #18 sells for $524 against $6.63 raw: a $518 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($286) 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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