Is LARRY LIPS [Black Wave] #157a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LARRY LIPS [Black Wave] #157a sells for $50.00 against $10.98 raw: a $39.02 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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)
- $10.98
- Grade 9.5
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $45.00
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $50.00 | +$14.02 | −$10.98 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | +$9.02 | −$15.98 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $10.98 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% | $46.25 | −$14.73 |
| 50% | $47.50 | −$13.48 |
| 75% | $48.75 | −$12.23 |
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 | $50.00 |
| 9 | $45.00 |
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Grading LARRY LIPS [Black Wave] #157a — FAQ
Is LARRY LIPS [Black Wave] #157a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LARRY LIPS [Black Wave] #157a sells for $50.00 against $10.98 raw: a $39.02 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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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