Is Wolverine #49 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Wolverine #49 brings $38.00 versus $11.50 raw — a $26.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.50
- Grade 9.5
- $38.00
- PSA 9
- $34.33
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $38.00 | +$1.50 | −$23.50 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $34.33 | −$2.17 | −$27.17 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $7.01 | −$29.49 | −$54.49 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $11.50 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% | $35.25 | −$26.25 |
| 50% | $36.16 | −$25.34 |
| 75% | $37.08 | −$24.42 |
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 Wolverine #49 — FAQ
Is Wolverine #49 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Wolverine #49 brings $38.00 versus $11.50 raw — a $26.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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