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Is Human Torch [Purple Sapphire] #24 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Human Torch [Purple Sapphire] #24 sells for $1,320 against $83.00 raw: a $1,237 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,200) 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)
- $83.00
- Grade 9.5
- $1,320
- PSA 9
- $1,200
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $1,320 | +$1,212 | +$1,187 | +$1,087 |
| PSA 9 | $1,200 | +$1,092 | +$1,067 | +$967 |
Net = sale price − $83.00 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% | $1,230 | +$1,097 |
| 50% | $1,260 | +$1,127 |
| 75% | $1,290 | +$1,157 |
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 Human Torch [Purple Sapphire] #24 — FAQ
Is Human Torch [Purple Sapphire] #24 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Human Torch [Purple Sapphire] #24 sells for $1,320 against $83.00 raw: a $1,237 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,200) 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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