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Is Vinny Del Negro [Super Rave] #160 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Vinny Del Negro [Super Rave] #160 brings $293 versus $222 raw — a $70.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $222
- Grade 9.5
- $293
- PSA 9
- $36.00
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $293 | +$45.35 | +$20.35 | −$79.65 |
| PSA 9 | $36.00 | −$211 | −$236 | −$336 |
Net = sale price − $222 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% | $100 | −$172 |
| 50% | $164 | −$108 |
| 75% | $228 | −$43.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Vinny Del Negro [Super Rave] #160 — FAQ
Is Vinny Del Negro [Super Rave] #160 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Vinny Del Negro [Super Rave] #160 brings $293 versus $222 raw — a $70.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading Vinny Del Negro [Super Rave] #160 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vinny Del Negro [Super Rave] #160 breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.00).
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