Is Yvon Labre #161 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Yvon Labre #161 sells for $39.00 against $1.28 raw: a $37.72 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.90) 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)
- $1.28
- Grade 9.5
- $39.00
- PSA 9
- $35.90
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $39.00 | +$12.72 | −$12.28 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $35.90 | +$9.62 | −$15.38 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $1.28 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% | $36.67 | −$14.61 |
| 50% | $37.45 | −$13.83 |
| 75% | $38.23 | −$13.05 |
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 Yvon Labre #161 — FAQ
Is Yvon Labre #161 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Yvon Labre #161 sells for $39.00 against $1.28 raw: a $37.72 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.90) 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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