Is Darren Daulton #194 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Darren Daulton #194 sells for $176 against $0.25 raw: a $176 spread, 704× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($160) 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)
- $0.25
- Grade 9.5
- $176
- PSA 9
- $160
- Gem premium
- 704×
- 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 | $176 | +$151 | +$126 | +$25.75 |
| PSA 9 | $160 | +$135 | +$110 | +$9.74 |
| PSA 8 | $110 | +$85.02 | +$60.02 | −$39.98 |
Net = sale price − $0.25 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% | $164 | +$114 |
| 50% | $168 | +$118 |
| 75% | $172 | +$122 |
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 Darren Daulton #194 — FAQ
Is Darren Daulton #194 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Darren Daulton #194 sells for $176 against $0.25 raw: a $176 spread, 704× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($160) 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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