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Is Luis Robert [Throwback] #33 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Luis Robert [Throwback] #33 sells for $231 against $163 raw: a $67.51 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($210) 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)
- $163
- Grade 9.5
- $231
- PSA 9
- $210
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $231 | +$42.51 | +$17.51 | −$82.49 |
| PSA 9 | $210 | +$21.51 | −$3.49 | −$103 |
Net = sale price − $163 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% | $215 | +$1.76 |
| 50% | $221 | +$7.01 |
| 75% | $226 | +$12.26 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Luis Robert [Throwback] #33 — FAQ
Is Luis Robert [Throwback] #33 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Luis Robert [Throwback] #33 sells for $231 against $163 raw: a $67.51 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($210) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Luis Robert [Throwback] #33 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Luis Robert [Throwback] #33 breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $210).
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