Is Caleb Williams [Gold] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Caleb Williams [Gold] #1 sells for $765 against $346 raw: a $419 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($696) 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)
- $346
- Grade 9.5
- $765
- PSA 9
- $696
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $765 | +$394 | +$369 | +$269 |
| PSA 9 | $696 | +$325 | +$300 | +$200 |
| PSA 8 | $229 | −$143 | −$168 | −$268 |
Net = sale price − $346 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% | $713 | +$317 |
| 50% | $730 | +$334 |
| 75% | $748 | +$352 |
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 Caleb Williams [Gold] #1 — FAQ
Is Caleb Williams [Gold] #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Caleb Williams [Gold] #1 sells for $765 against $346 raw: a $419 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($696) 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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