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Is Vincent Lecavalier [Power Shift] #109 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Vincent Lecavalier [Power Shift] #109 sells for $103 against $22.33 raw: a $80.67 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.30) 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)
- $22.33
- Grade 9.5
- $103
- PSA 9
- $93.30
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $103 | +$55.67 | +$30.67 | −$69.33 |
| PSA 9 | $93.30 | +$45.97 | +$20.97 | −$79.03 |
| PSA 8 | $5.00 | −$42.33 | −$67.33 | −$167 |
Net = sale price − $22.33 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% | $95.72 | +$23.39 |
| 50% | $98.15 | +$25.82 |
| 75% | $101 | +$28.25 |
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 Vincent Lecavalier [Power Shift] #109 — FAQ
Is Vincent Lecavalier [Power Shift] #109 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Vincent Lecavalier [Power Shift] #109 sells for $103 against $22.33 raw: a $80.67 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.30) 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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