Is Mickey Shuler worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mickey Shuler sells for $82.00 against $5.39 raw: a $76.61 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.95) 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)
- $5.39
- Grade 9.5
- $82.00
- PSA 9
- $74.95
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $82.00 | +$51.61 | +$26.61 | −$73.39 |
| PSA 9 | $74.95 | +$44.56 | +$19.56 | −$80.44 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$22.89 | −$47.89 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $5.39 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% | $76.71 | +$21.32 |
| 50% | $78.47 | +$23.08 |
| 75% | $80.24 | +$24.85 |
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 Mickey Shuler — FAQ
Is Mickey Shuler worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mickey Shuler sells for $82.00 against $5.39 raw: a $76.61 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.95) 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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