Is Warlock #53 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Warlock #53 sells for $275 against $23.66 raw: a $251 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($73.50) 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)
- $23.66
- Grade 9.5
- $275
- PSA 9
- $73.50
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $275 | +$226 | +$201 | +$101 |
| PSA 9 | $73.50 | +$24.84 | −$0.16 | −$100 |
| PSA 8 | $27.20 | −$21.46 | −$46.46 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $23.66 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 | +$50.22 |
| 50% | $174 | +$101 |
| 75% | $225 | +$151 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $275 |
| 9 | $73.50 |
| 8 | $27.20 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Warlock #53 — FAQ
Is Warlock #53 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Warlock #53 sells for $275 against $23.66 raw: a $251 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($73.50) 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 Warlock #53 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Warlock #53 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $73.50).
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