Is Mushy MARSHA [Gold] #101a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mushy MARSHA [Gold] #101a sells for $99.00 against $40.50 raw: a $58.50 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.98) 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)
- $40.50
- Grade 9.5
- $99.00
- PSA 9
- $89.98
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $99.00 | +$33.50 | +$8.50 | −$91.50 |
| PSA 9 | $89.98 | +$24.48 | −$0.52 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $40.50 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% | $92.23 | +$1.73 |
| 50% | $94.49 | +$3.99 |
| 75% | $96.75 | +$6.25 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $99.00 |
| 9 | $89.98 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Mushy MARSHA [Gold] #101a — FAQ
Is Mushy MARSHA [Gold] #101a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mushy MARSHA [Gold] #101a sells for $99.00 against $40.50 raw: a $58.50 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.98) 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 Mushy MARSHA [Gold] #101a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mushy MARSHA [Gold] #101a breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $89.98).
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