Is Zach Werenski [Rainbow Color Wheel] #R-ZW worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Zach Werenski [Rainbow Color Wheel] #R-ZW sells for $69.00 against $19.99 raw: a $49.01 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.77) 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)
- $19.99
- Grade 9.5
- $69.00
- PSA 9
- $62.77
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- 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 | $69.00 | +$24.01 | −$0.99 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $62.77 | +$17.78 | −$7.22 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 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% | $64.33 | −$5.66 |
| 50% | $65.89 | −$4.10 |
| 75% | $67.44 | −$2.55 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Zach Werenski [Rainbow Color Wheel] #R-ZW — FAQ
Is Zach Werenski [Rainbow Color Wheel] #R-ZW worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Zach Werenski [Rainbow Color Wheel] #R-ZW sells for $69.00 against $19.99 raw: a $49.01 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.77) 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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