Is Nasty NICK #1a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Nasty NICK #1a sells for $51.00 against $10.41 raw: a $40.59 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.99) 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)
- $10.41
- Grade 9.5
- $51.00
- PSA 9
- $45.99
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- 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 | $51.00 | +$15.59 | −$9.41 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $45.99 | +$10.58 | −$14.42 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $10.41 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% | $47.24 | −$13.17 |
| 50% | $48.50 | −$11.91 |
| 75% | $49.75 | −$10.66 |
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 Nasty NICK #1a — FAQ
Is Nasty NICK #1a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Nasty NICK #1a sells for $51.00 against $10.41 raw: a $40.59 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.99) 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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