Is Julian Strawther #188 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Julian Strawther #188 brings $44.00 versus $18.63 raw — a $25.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $18.63
- Grade 9.5
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $44.00 | +$0.37 | −$24.63 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | −$3.63 | −$28.63 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $36.00 | −$7.63 | −$32.63 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $18.63 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% | $41.00 | −$27.63 |
| 50% | $42.00 | −$26.63 |
| 75% | $43.00 | −$25.63 |
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 Julian Strawther #188 — FAQ
Is Julian Strawther #188 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Julian Strawther #188 brings $44.00 versus $18.63 raw — a $25.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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