Is Checklist 1 #24 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Checklist 1 #24 sells for $1,694 against $8.74 raw: a $1,685 spread, 194× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,540) 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)
- $8.74
- Grade 9.5
- $1,694
- PSA 9
- $1,540
- Gem premium
- 194×
- 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 | $1,694 | +$1,660 | +$1,635 | +$1,535 |
| PSA 9 | $1,540 | +$1,506 | +$1,481 | +$1,381 |
| PSA 8 | $1,208 | +$1,174 | +$1,149 | +$1,049 |
Net = sale price − $8.74 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% | $1,579 | +$1,520 |
| 50% | $1,617 | +$1,558 |
| 75% | $1,656 | +$1,597 |
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 | $1,694 |
| 9 | $1,540 |
| 8 | $1,208 |
| 7 | $598 |
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Grading Checklist 1 #24 — FAQ
Is Checklist 1 #24 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Checklist 1 #24 sells for $1,694 against $8.74 raw: a $1,685 spread, 194× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,540) 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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