Is Ivan Boldirev #127 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ivan Boldirev #127 sells for $96.00 against $1.75 raw: a $94.25 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.99) 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)
- $1.75
- Grade 9.5
- $96.00
- PSA 9
- $86.99
- Gem premium
- 55×
- 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 | $96.00 | +$69.25 | +$44.25 | −$55.75 |
| PSA 9 | $86.99 | +$60.24 | +$35.24 | −$64.76 |
| PSA 8 | $12.28 | −$14.47 | −$39.47 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.75 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% | $89.24 | +$37.49 |
| 50% | $91.50 | +$39.75 |
| 75% | $93.75 | +$42.00 |
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 Ivan Boldirev #127 — FAQ
Is Ivan Boldirev #127 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ivan Boldirev #127 sells for $96.00 against $1.75 raw: a $94.25 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.99) 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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