Is Cale Makar #DB-78 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Cale Makar #DB-78 sells for $112 against $69.18 raw: a $42.82 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($102) 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)
- $69.18
- Grade 9.5
- $112
- PSA 9
- $102
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $112 | +$17.82 | −$7.18 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $102 | +$8.02 | −$16.98 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $69.18 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% | $105 | −$14.53 |
| 50% | $107 | −$12.08 |
| 75% | $110 | −$9.63 |
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 Cale Makar #DB-78 — FAQ
Is Cale Makar #DB-78 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Cale Makar #DB-78 sells for $112 against $69.18 raw: a $42.82 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($102) 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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