Is Puck and Sticks [High] #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Puck and Sticks [High] #23 sells for $641 against $19.47 raw: a $622 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($583) 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)
- $19.47
- Grade 9.5
- $641
- PSA 9
- $583
- Gem premium
- 33×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $641 | +$597 | +$572 | +$472 |
| PSA 9 | $583 | +$539 | +$514 | +$414 |
| PSA 8 | $128 | +$83.28 | +$58.28 | −$41.72 |
Net = sale price − $19.47 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% | $598 | +$528 |
| 50% | $612 | +$543 |
| 75% | $627 | +$557 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $641 |
| 9 | $583 |
| 8 | $128 |
| 7 | $66.57 |
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Grading Puck and Sticks [High] #23 — FAQ
Is Puck and Sticks [High] #23 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Puck and Sticks [High] #23 sells for $641 against $19.47 raw: a $622 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($583) 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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