Is Clawitzer worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.0× premium in CGC 8
A CGC 8 Clawitzer sells for $65.00 against $16.15 raw: a $48.85 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($39.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $16.15
- CGC 8
- $65.00
- PSA 9
- $39.00
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — CGC 8 | $65.00 | +$23.85 | −$1.15 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $39.00 | −$2.15 | −$27.15 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $19.98 | −$21.17 | −$46.17 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $16.15 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% | $45.50 | −$20.65 |
| 50% | $52.00 | −$14.15 |
| 75% | $58.50 | −$7.65 |
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 Clawitzer — FAQ
Is Clawitzer worth grading?
A CGC 8 Clawitzer sells for $65.00 against $16.15 raw: a $48.85 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($39.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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