Is Oilers Emblem [Checklist] #82 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Oilers Emblem [Checklist] #82 sells for $693 against $17.96 raw: a $675 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($630) 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)
- $17.96
- Grade 9.5
- $693
- PSA 9
- $630
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $693 | +$650 | +$625 | +$525 |
| PSA 9 | $630 | +$587 | +$562 | +$462 |
| PSA 8 | $200 | +$157 | +$132 | +$32.03 |
Net = sale price − $17.96 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% | $646 | +$578 |
| 50% | $662 | +$594 |
| 75% | $677 | +$609 |
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 | $693 |
| 9 | $630 |
| 8 | $200 |
| 7 | $83.07 |
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Grading Oilers Emblem [Checklist] #82 — FAQ
Is Oilers Emblem [Checklist] #82 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Oilers Emblem [Checklist] #82 sells for $693 against $17.96 raw: a $675 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($630) 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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