Is Wayne Gretzky #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Wayne Gretzky #18 sells for $112,142 against $752 raw: a $111,390 spread, 149× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101,947) 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)
- $752
- Grade 9.5
- $112,142
- PSA 9
- $101,947
- Gem premium
- 149×
- As of
- Sep 26, 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 | $112,142 | +$111,365 | +$111,340 | +$111,240 |
| PSA 9 | $101,947 | +$101,170 | +$101,145 | +$101,045 |
| PSA 8 | $21,424 | +$20,647 | +$20,622 | +$20,522 |
Net = sale price − $752 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% | $104,496 | +$103,694 |
| 50% | $107,045 | +$106,243 |
| 75% | $109,593 | +$108,791 |
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 Wayne Gretzky #18 — FAQ
Is Wayne Gretzky #18 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Wayne Gretzky #18 sells for $112,142 against $752 raw: a $111,390 spread, 149× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101,947) 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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