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Is Loy Vaught [Star Rubies] #193 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 7 Loy Vaught [Star Rubies] #193 brings $374 versus $143 raw — a $231 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $143
- Grade 7
- $374
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 7 | $374 | +$206 | +$181 | +$81.31 |
Net = sale price − $143 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Loy Vaught [Star Rubies] #193 — FAQ
Is Loy Vaught [Star Rubies] #193 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Loy Vaught [Star Rubies] #193 brings $374 versus $143 raw — a $231 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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