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Should You Grade Lightning Cube 01? — Complete Grading Analysis

Lightning Cube 01 grading analysis

Raw price: $4.04 | PSA 10 value: $71.46 | PSA 9 value: $23.04

Verdict: Hold Raw — grading costs exceed expected value increase

Expected value after grading: $13.34 | Expected ROI: N/A | Grading cost (PSA Economy + shipping): $35

Grading Service Cost Comparison

ServiceCostTurnaround
PSA Economy$20 + $15 shipping150+ days
PSA Regular$50 + $15 shipping65 days
PSA Express$100 + $15 shipping20 days
BGS Standard$22 + $15 shipping45 days
CGC Economy$18 + $15 shipping120+ days

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I grade Lightning Cube 01?

Hold Raw — grading costs exceed expected value increase. Lightning Cube 01 raw price is $4.04, PSA 10 is worth $71.46. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: negative.

What is Lightning Cube 01 worth PSA 10?

A PSA 10 Lightning Cube 01 is currently valued at $71.46, compared to $4.04 raw.

Is Lightning Cube 01 grading worth it?

Hold Raw — grading costs exceed expected value increase. At current prices, grading costs may exceed the value increase. Always inspect centering, corners, edges, and surface before submitting.

How much does it cost to grade Lightning Cube 01?

PSA Economy: ~$20 (150+ days), Regular: ~$50 (65 days), Express: ~$100 (20 days). BGS Standard: ~$22 (45 days). CGC Economy: ~$18. Add ~$15 for shipping each way.

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