Is The Emperor Up Close #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 The Emperor Up Close #10 sells for $373 against $2.09 raw: a $371 spread, 178× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($339) 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)
- $2.09
- Grade 9.5
- $373
- PSA 9
- $339
- Gem premium
- 178×
- 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 | $373 | +$346 | +$321 | +$221 |
| PSA 9 | $339 | +$312 | +$287 | +$187 |
Net = sale price − $2.09 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% | $348 | +$295 |
| 50% | $356 | +$304 |
| 75% | $365 | +$312 |
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 The Emperor Up Close #10 — FAQ
Is The Emperor Up Close #10 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 The Emperor Up Close #10 sells for $373 against $2.09 raw: a $371 spread, 178× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($339) 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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