Is Cyclops #PB4 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.1× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Cyclops #PB4 sells for $64.95 against $10.71 raw: a $54.24 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.71
- Grade 9.5
- $64.95
- PSA 9
- $20.00
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $64.95 | +$29.24 | +$4.24 | −$95.76 |
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | −$15.71 | −$40.71 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $10.99 | −$24.72 | −$49.72 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $10.71 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% | $31.24 | −$29.47 |
| 50% | $42.48 | −$18.23 |
| 75% | $53.71 | −$7.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 91%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $64.95 |
| 9 | $20.00 |
| 8 | $10.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Cyclops #PB4 — FAQ
Is Cyclops #PB4 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Cyclops #PB4 sells for $64.95 against $10.71 raw: a $54.24 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What gem rate makes grading Cyclops #PB4 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cyclops #PB4 breaks even when it gems about 91% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.00).
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