Is Rangers Upset [Islanders in 6] #82 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Rangers Upset [Islanders in 6] #82 sells for $49.00 against $1.80 raw: a $47.20 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.17) 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)
- $1.80
- Grade 9.5
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $44.17
- Gem premium
- 27×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $49.00 | +$22.20 | −$2.80 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $44.17 | +$17.37 | −$7.63 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $13.61 | −$13.19 | −$38.19 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.80 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% | $45.38 | −$6.42 |
| 50% | $46.59 | −$5.21 |
| 75% | $47.79 | −$4.01 |
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 Rangers Upset [Islanders in 6] #82 — FAQ
Is Rangers Upset [Islanders in 6] #82 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Rangers Upset [Islanders in 6] #82 sells for $49.00 against $1.80 raw: a $47.20 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.17) 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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