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Is Elly De LA Cruz [Red] #BP-50 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Elly De LA Cruz [Red] #BP-50 sells for $1,543 against $4.99 raw: a $1,538 spread, 309× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,403) 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)
- $4.99
- Grade 9.5
- $1,543
- PSA 9
- $1,403
- Gem premium
- 309×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $1,543 | +$1,513 | +$1,488 | +$1,388 |
| PSA 9 | $1,403 | +$1,373 | +$1,348 | +$1,248 |
| PSA 8 | $1,275 | +$1,245 | +$1,220 | +$1,120 |
Net = sale price − $4.99 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% | $1,438 | +$1,383 |
| 50% | $1,473 | +$1,418 |
| 75% | $1,508 | +$1,453 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Elly De LA Cruz [Red] #BP-50 — FAQ
Is Elly De LA Cruz [Red] #BP-50 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Elly De LA Cruz [Red] #BP-50 sells for $1,543 against $4.99 raw: a $1,538 spread, 309× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,403) 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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