Is Moises Caicedo [Blue Wave] #81 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Moises Caicedo [Blue Wave] #81 sells for $42.00 against $7.63 raw: a $34.37 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.51) 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)
- $7.63
- Grade 9.5
- $42.00
- PSA 9
- $38.51
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $42.00 | +$9.37 | −$15.63 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $38.51 | +$5.88 | −$19.12 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $7.63 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% | $39.38 | −$18.25 |
| 50% | $40.25 | −$17.38 |
| 75% | $41.13 | −$16.50 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Moises Caicedo [Blue Wave] #81 — FAQ
Is Moises Caicedo [Blue Wave] #81 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Moises Caicedo [Blue Wave] #81 sells for $42.00 against $7.63 raw: a $34.37 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.51) 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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