Is Walt Tkaczuk #235 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Walt Tkaczuk #235 sells for $100 against $1.69 raw: a $98.31 spread, 59× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.95) 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)
- $1.69
- Grade 9.5
- $100
- PSA 9
- $90.95
- Gem premium
- 59×
- 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 | $100 | +$73.31 | +$48.31 | −$51.69 |
| PSA 9 | $90.95 | +$64.26 | +$39.26 | −$60.74 |
| PSA 8 | $17.34 | −$9.35 | −$34.35 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $1.69 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% | $93.21 | +$41.52 |
| 50% | $95.47 | +$43.78 |
| 75% | $97.74 | +$46.05 |
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 Walt Tkaczuk #235 — FAQ
Is Walt Tkaczuk #235 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Walt Tkaczuk #235 sells for $100 against $1.69 raw: a $98.31 spread, 59× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.95) 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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