Is Hippie SKIPPY #2b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Hippie SKIPPY #2b sells for $66.00 against $30.52 raw: a $35.48 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.99) 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)
- $30.52
- Grade 9.5
- $66.00
- PSA 9
- $59.99
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $66.00 | +$10.48 | −$14.52 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $59.99 | +$4.47 | −$20.53 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $30.52 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% | $61.49 | −$19.03 |
| 50% | $63.00 | −$17.52 |
| 75% | $64.50 | −$16.02 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $66.00 |
| 9 | $59.99 |
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Is Hippie SKIPPY #2b worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Hippie SKIPPY #2b sells for $66.00 against $30.52 raw: a $35.48 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.99) 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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