Is Figo #293 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Figo #293 sells for $55.00 against $4.66 raw: a $50.34 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) 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)
- $4.66
- Grade 9.5
- $55.00
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $55.00 | +$25.34 | +$0.34 | −$99.66 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | +$20.34 | −$4.66 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $3.25 | −$26.41 | −$51.41 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $4.66 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% | $51.25 | −$3.41 |
| 50% | $52.50 | −$2.16 |
| 75% | $53.75 | −$0.91 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 93%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Figo #293 — FAQ
Is Figo #293 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Figo #293 sells for $55.00 against $4.66 raw: a $50.34 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Figo #293 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Figo #293 breaks even when it gems about 93% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.00).
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