Is Preparing for the raid! #32 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Preparing for the raid! #32 sells for $309 against $3.06 raw: a $306 spread, 101× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($281) 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)
- $3.06
- Grade 9.5
- $309
- PSA 9
- $281
- Gem premium
- 101×
- 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 | $309 | +$281 | +$256 | +$156 |
| PSA 9 | $281 | +$253 | +$228 | +$128 |
Net = sale price − $3.06 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% | $288 | +$235 |
| 50% | $295 | +$242 |
| 75% | $302 | +$249 |
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 Preparing for the raid! #32 — FAQ
Is Preparing for the raid! #32 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Preparing for the raid! #32 sells for $309 against $3.06 raw: a $306 spread, 101× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($281) 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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