Is Wolverine [Autograph] #59 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Wolverine [Autograph] #59 sell for $47.00, only $16.50 above the $30.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.66) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $30.50
- Grade 9.5
- $47.00
- PSA 9
- $42.66
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $47.00 | −$8.50 | −$33.50 | −$134 |
| PSA 9 | $42.66 | −$12.84 | −$37.84 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $30.50 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% | $43.74 | −$36.76 |
| 50% | $44.83 | −$35.67 |
| 75% | $45.91 | −$34.59 |
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 [Autograph] #59 — FAQ
Is Wolverine [Autograph] #59 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Wolverine [Autograph] #59 sell for $47.00, only $16.50 above the $30.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.66) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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