Is Master of Terror #117 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Master of Terror #117 sells for $58.00 against $1.37 raw: a $56.63 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.78) 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)
- $1.37
- Grade 9.5
- $58.00
- PSA 9
- $52.78
- Gem premium
- 42×
- 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 | $58.00 | +$31.63 | +$6.63 | −$93.37 |
| PSA 9 | $52.78 | +$26.41 | +$1.41 | −$98.59 |
| PSA 8 | $24.50 | −$1.87 | −$26.87 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $1.37 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% | $54.09 | +$2.72 |
| 50% | $55.39 | +$4.02 |
| 75% | $56.70 | +$5.33 |
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 Master of Terror #117 — FAQ
Is Master of Terror #117 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Master of Terror #117 sells for $58.00 against $1.37 raw: a $56.63 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.78) 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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