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Is Alexander Romanov [Clear Cut] #455 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Alexander Romanov [Clear Cut] #455 sells for $95.00 against $14.38 raw: a $80.62 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.00) 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)
- $14.38
- Grade 9.5
- $95.00
- PSA 9
- $86.00
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $95.00 | +$55.62 | +$30.62 | −$69.38 |
| PSA 9 | $86.00 | +$46.62 | +$21.62 | −$78.38 |
| PSA 8 | $78.00 | +$38.62 | +$13.62 | −$86.38 |
Net = sale price − $14.38 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% | $88.25 | +$23.87 |
| 50% | $90.50 | +$26.12 |
| 75% | $92.75 | +$28.37 |
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 Alexander Romanov [Clear Cut] #455 — FAQ
Is Alexander Romanov [Clear Cut] #455 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alexander Romanov [Clear Cut] #455 sells for $95.00 against $14.38 raw: a $80.62 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.00) 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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