Is Checklist #132 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Checklist #132 sells for $37.00 against $3.26 raw: a $33.74 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.56) 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)
- $3.26
- Grade 9.5
- $37.00
- PSA 9
- $33.56
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $37.00 | +$8.74 | −$16.26 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $33.56 | +$5.30 | −$19.70 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $27.55 | −$0.71 | −$25.71 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $3.26 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% | $34.42 | −$18.84 |
| 50% | $35.28 | −$17.98 |
| 75% | $36.14 | −$17.12 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $37.00 |
| 9 | $33.56 |
| 8 | $27.55 |
| 7 | $6.49 |
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Is Checklist #132 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Checklist #132 sells for $37.00 against $3.26 raw: a $33.74 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.56) 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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