Is CLIFF Hanger [Yellow] #181a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 CLIFF Hanger [Yellow] #181a sells for $66.00 against $15.76 raw: a $50.24 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.99) 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)
- $15.76
- Grade 9.5
- $66.00
- PSA 9
- $59.99
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $66.00 | +$25.24 | +$0.24 | −$99.76 |
| PSA 9 | $59.99 | +$19.23 | −$5.77 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $15.76 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% | $61.49 | −$4.27 |
| 50% | $63.00 | −$2.76 |
| 75% | $64.50 | −$1.26 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 96%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $66.00 |
| 9 | $59.99 |
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Grading CLIFF Hanger [Yellow] #181a — FAQ
Is CLIFF Hanger [Yellow] #181a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 CLIFF Hanger [Yellow] #181a sells for $66.00 against $15.76 raw: a $50.24 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.99) 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.
What gem rate makes grading CLIFF Hanger [Yellow] #181a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting CLIFF Hanger [Yellow] #181a breaks even when it gems about 96% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.99).
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