Is Bob Pulford #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Bob Pulford #18 sells for $44.00 against $7.04 raw: a $36.96 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $7.04
- Grade 9.5
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $44.00 | +$11.96 | −$13.04 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$7.96 | −$17.04 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $39.00 | +$6.96 | −$18.04 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $7.04 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% | $41.00 | −$16.04 |
| 50% | $42.00 | −$15.04 |
| 75% | $43.00 | −$14.04 |
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 Bob Pulford #18 — FAQ
Is Bob Pulford #18 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bob Pulford #18 sells for $44.00 against $7.04 raw: a $36.96 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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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