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Is Wolverine [Epic Purple] #87 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Wolverine [Epic Purple] #87 brings $281 versus $240 raw — a $41.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($256) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $240
- Grade 9.5
- $281
- PSA 9
- $256
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $281 | +$16.00 | −$9.00 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $256 | −$9.41 | −$34.41 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $159 | −$106 | −$131 | −$231 |
Net = sale price − $240 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% | $262 | −$28.06 |
| 50% | $268 | −$21.70 |
| 75% | $275 | −$15.35 |
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 Wolverine [Epic Purple] #87 — FAQ
Is Wolverine [Epic Purple] #87 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Wolverine [Epic Purple] #87 brings $281 versus $240 raw — a $41.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($256) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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