Is Black Cat [Variant Cover] #47 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Black Cat [Variant Cover] #47 sells for $49.00 against $7.68 raw: a $41.32 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.20) 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)
- $7.68
- Grade 9.5
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $44.20
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $49.00 | +$16.32 | −$8.68 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $44.20 | +$11.52 | −$13.48 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $24.95 | −$7.73 | −$32.73 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $7.68 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% | $45.40 | −$12.28 |
| 50% | $46.60 | −$11.08 |
| 75% | $47.80 | −$9.88 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $49.00 |
| 9 | $44.20 |
| 8 | $24.95 |
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Grading Black Cat [Variant Cover] #47 — FAQ
Is Black Cat [Variant Cover] #47 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Black Cat [Variant Cover] #47 sells for $49.00 against $7.68 raw: a $41.32 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.20) 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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