Is Mr. Sinister #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mr. Sinister #5 sells for $153 against $42.13 raw: a $111 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($139) 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)
- $42.13
- Grade 9.5
- $153
- PSA 9
- $139
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $153 | +$85.87 | +$60.87 | −$39.13 |
| PSA 9 | $139 | +$71.87 | +$46.87 | −$53.13 |
| PSA 8 | $79.01 | +$11.88 | −$13.12 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $42.13 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% | $143 | +$50.37 |
| 50% | $146 | +$53.87 |
| 75% | $150 | +$57.37 |
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 Mr. Sinister #5 — FAQ
Is Mr. Sinister #5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mr. Sinister #5 sells for $153 against $42.13 raw: a $111 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($139) 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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