Is Loki [Epic Purple] #82 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Loki [Epic Purple] #82 sells for $87.00 against $39.28 raw: a $47.72 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.00) 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)
- $39.28
- Grade 9.5
- $87.00
- PSA 9
- $79.00
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $87.00 | +$22.72 | −$2.28 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $79.00 | +$14.72 | −$10.28 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $39.28 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% | $81.00 | −$8.28 |
| 50% | $83.00 | −$6.28 |
| 75% | $85.00 | −$4.28 |
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 Loki [Epic Purple] #82 — FAQ
Is Loki [Epic Purple] #82 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Loki [Epic Purple] #82 sells for $87.00 against $39.28 raw: a $47.72 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.00) 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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