Is Doctor Doom [Gold Linearity] #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Doctor Doom [Gold Linearity] #18 sells for $82.00 against $35.04 raw: a $46.96 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.80) 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)
- $35.04
- Grade 9.5
- $82.00
- PSA 9
- $74.80
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $82.00 | +$21.96 | −$3.04 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $74.80 | +$14.76 | −$10.24 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $35.04 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% | $76.60 | −$8.44 |
| 50% | $78.40 | −$6.64 |
| 75% | $80.20 | −$4.84 |
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 | $82.00 |
| 9 | $74.80 |
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Grading Doctor Doom [Gold Linearity] #18 — FAQ
Is Doctor Doom [Gold Linearity] #18 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Doctor Doom [Gold Linearity] #18 sells for $82.00 against $35.04 raw: a $46.96 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.80) 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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