Is Han's Torment #197 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Han's Torment #197 sells for $32.00 against $0.50 raw: a $31.50 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.75) 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)
- $0.50
- Grade 9.5
- $32.00
- PSA 9
- $28.75
- Gem premium
- 64×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $32.00 | +$6.50 | −$18.50 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $28.75 | +$3.25 | −$21.75 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $0.50 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% | $29.56 | −$20.94 |
| 50% | $30.38 | −$20.13 |
| 75% | $31.19 | −$19.31 |
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 Han's Torment #197 — FAQ
Is Han's Torment #197 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Han's Torment #197 sells for $32.00 against $0.50 raw: a $31.50 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.75) 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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