Is Gambit #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Gambit #1 sells for $66.00 against $5.00 raw: a $61.00 spread, 13× 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)
- $5.00
- Grade 9.5
- $66.00
- PSA 9
- $59.99
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $66.00 | +$36.00 | +$11.00 | −$89.00 |
| PSA 9 | $59.99 | +$29.99 | +$4.99 | −$95.01 |
| PSA 8 | $27.37 | −$2.63 | −$27.63 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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 | +$6.49 |
| 50% | $63.00 | +$8.00 |
| 75% | $64.50 | +$9.50 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Gambit #1 — FAQ
Is Gambit #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Gambit #1 sells for $66.00 against $5.00 raw: a $61.00 spread, 13× 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.
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