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 $104 against $22.38 raw: a $81.62 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($94.26) 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)
- $22.38
- Grade 9.5
- $104
- PSA 9
- $94.26
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $104 | +$56.62 | +$31.62 | −$68.38 |
| PSA 9 | $94.26 | +$46.88 | +$21.88 | −$78.12 |
| PSA 8 | $5.00 | −$42.38 | −$67.38 | −$167 |
Net = sale price − $22.38 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% | $96.70 | +$24.32 |
| 50% | $99.13 | +$26.75 |
| 75% | $102 | +$29.19 |
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 | $104 |
| 9 | $94.26 |
| 8 | $5.00 |
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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 $104 against $22.38 raw: a $81.62 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($94.26) 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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