Is Deathlok #121 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Deathlok #121 sells for $35.00 against $2.19 raw: a $32.81 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.21) 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)
- $2.19
- Grade 9.5
- $35.00
- PSA 9
- $32.21
- Gem premium
- 16×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $35.00 | +$7.81 | −$17.19 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $32.21 | +$5.02 | −$19.98 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $2.19 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% | $32.91 | −$19.28 |
| 50% | $33.61 | −$18.58 |
| 75% | $34.30 | −$17.89 |
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 Deathlok #121 — FAQ
Is Deathlok #121 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Deathlok #121 sells for $35.00 against $2.19 raw: a $32.81 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.21) 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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