Is Al MacNeil #19 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Al MacNeil #19 sells for $642 against $12.15 raw: a $630 spread, 53× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($584) 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)
- $12.15
- Grade 9.5
- $642
- PSA 9
- $584
- Gem premium
- 53×
- 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 | $642 | +$605 | +$580 | +$480 |
| PSA 9 | $584 | +$547 | +$522 | +$422 |
| PSA 8 | $86.00 | +$48.85 | +$23.85 | −$76.15 |
Net = sale price − $12.15 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% | $599 | +$536 |
| 50% | $613 | +$551 |
| 75% | $628 | +$565 |
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 Al MacNeil #19 — FAQ
Is Al MacNeil #19 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Al MacNeil #19 sells for $642 against $12.15 raw: a $630 spread, 53× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($584) 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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