Is Taskmaster [Orange Checkers] #125 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Taskmaster [Orange Checkers] #125 sells for $121 against $37.77 raw: a $83.23 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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)
- $37.77
- Grade 9.5
- $121
- PSA 9
- $110
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $121 | +$58.23 | +$33.23 | −$66.77 |
| PSA 9 | $110 | +$47.23 | +$22.23 | −$77.77 |
Net = sale price − $37.77 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% | $113 | +$24.98 |
| 50% | $116 | +$27.73 |
| 75% | $118 | +$30.48 |
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 Taskmaster [Orange Checkers] #125 — FAQ
Is Taskmaster [Orange Checkers] #125 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Taskmaster [Orange Checkers] #125 sells for $121 against $37.77 raw: a $83.23 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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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