Is Magic MICHAEL [Green] #2a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Magic MICHAEL [Green] #2a sells for $66.00 against $10.00 raw: a $56.00 spread, 6.6× 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)
- $10.00
- Grade 9.5
- $66.00
- PSA 9
- $59.99
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 | +$31.00 | +$6.00 | −$94.00 |
| PSA 9 | $59.99 | +$24.99 | −$0.01 | −$100 |
Net = sale price − $10.00 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 | +$1.49 |
| 50% | $63.00 | +$3.00 |
| 75% | $64.50 | +$4.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $66.00 |
| 9 | $59.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Magic MICHAEL [Green] #2a — FAQ
Is Magic MICHAEL [Green] #2a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Magic MICHAEL [Green] #2a sells for $66.00 against $10.00 raw: a $56.00 spread, 6.6× 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.
What gem rate makes grading Magic MICHAEL [Green] #2a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magic MICHAEL [Green] #2a breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.99).
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