Is Wrinkled RITA #78a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Wrinkled RITA #78a sells for $49.00 against $5.01 raw: a $43.99 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.99) 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)
- $5.01
- Grade 9.5
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $44.99
- Gem premium
- 9.8×
- As of
- Oct 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 | +$18.99 | −$6.01 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $44.99 | +$14.98 | −$10.02 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $32.75 | +$2.74 | −$22.26 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $5.01 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% | $45.99 | −$9.02 |
| 50% | $47.00 | −$8.01 |
| 75% | $48.00 | −$7.01 |
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 Wrinkled RITA #78a — FAQ
Is Wrinkled RITA #78a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Wrinkled RITA #78a sells for $49.00 against $5.01 raw: a $43.99 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.99) 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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