Is Mad MIKE [Red] #24a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mad MIKE [Red] #24a sells for $144 against $68.43 raw: a $75.57 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($131) 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)
- $68.43
- Grade 9.5
- $144
- PSA 9
- $131
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $144 | +$50.57 | +$25.57 | −$74.43 |
| PSA 9 | $131 | +$37.57 | +$12.57 | −$87.43 |
Net = sale price − $68.43 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% | $134 | +$15.82 |
| 50% | $138 | +$19.07 |
| 75% | $141 | +$22.32 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $144 |
| 9 | $131 |
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Is Mad MIKE [Red] #24a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mad MIKE [Red] #24a sells for $144 against $68.43 raw: a $75.57 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($131) 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.
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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