Is Audino worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Audino brings $31.00 versus $5.33 raw — a $25.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.59) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.33
- PSA 8
- $31.00
- PSA 9
- $13.59
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- As of
- Sep 27, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 8 | $31.00 | +$0.67 | −$24.33 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $13.59 | −$16.74 | −$41.74 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $31.00 | +$0.67 | −$24.33 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $5.33 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% | $17.94 | −$37.39 |
| 50% | $22.30 | −$33.03 |
| 75% | $26.65 | −$28.68 |
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 Audino — FAQ
Is Audino worth grading?
A PSA 8 Audino brings $31.00 versus $5.33 raw — a $25.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.59) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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