Is Hairy CARRIE [Green] #56a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Hairy CARRIE [Green] #56a sells for $113 against $57.97 raw: a $55.03 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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)
- $57.97
- Grade 9.5
- $113
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $113 | +$30.03 | +$5.03 | −$94.97 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | +$19.53 | −$5.47 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $57.97 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% | $105 | −$2.84 |
| 50% | $108 | −$0.22 |
| 75% | $110 | +$2.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $113 |
| 9 | $103 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Hairy CARRIE [Green] #56a — FAQ
Is Hairy CARRIE [Green] #56a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Hairy CARRIE [Green] #56a sells for $113 against $57.97 raw: a $55.03 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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 Hairy CARRIE [Green] #56a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hairy CARRIE [Green] #56a breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $103).
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