Is Brock Lesnar, Frank Mir [Gold] #81 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Brock Lesnar, Frank Mir [Gold] #81 sells for $133 against $37.38 raw: a $95.62 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($121) 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)
- $37.38
- Grade 9.5
- $133
- PSA 9
- $121
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $133 | +$70.62 | +$45.62 | −$54.38 |
| PSA 9 | $121 | +$58.62 | +$33.62 | −$66.38 |
| PSA 8 | $110 | +$47.62 | +$22.62 | −$77.38 |
Net = sale price − $37.38 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% | $124 | +$36.62 |
| 50% | $127 | +$39.62 |
| 75% | $130 | +$42.62 |
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 Brock Lesnar, Frank Mir [Gold] #81 — FAQ
Is Brock Lesnar, Frank Mir [Gold] #81 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Brock Lesnar, Frank Mir [Gold] #81 sells for $133 against $37.38 raw: a $95.62 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($121) 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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