Is Hulk Hogan [Yellow] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Hulk Hogan [Yellow] #1 sells for $1,267 against $29.45 raw: a $1,238 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,151) 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)
- $29.45
- Grade 9.5
- $1,267
- PSA 9
- $1,151
- Gem premium
- 43×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $1,267 | +$1,213 | +$1,188 | +$1,088 |
| PSA 9 | $1,151 | +$1,097 | +$1,072 | +$972 |
| PSA 8 | $175 | +$120 | +$95.35 | −$4.65 |
Net = sale price − $29.45 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% | $1,180 | +$1,101 |
| 50% | $1,209 | +$1,130 |
| 75% | $1,238 | +$1,159 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $1,267 |
| 9 | $1,151 |
| 8 | $175 |
| 7 | $105 |
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Grading Hulk Hogan [Yellow] #1 — FAQ
Is Hulk Hogan [Yellow] #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Hulk Hogan [Yellow] #1 sells for $1,267 against $29.45 raw: a $1,238 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,151) 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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