Is Audino worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Audino brings $30.88 versus $5.12 raw — a $25.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.54) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.12
- PSA 8
- $30.88
- PSA 9
- $12.54
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 — PSA 8 | $30.88 | +$0.76 | −$24.24 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $12.54 | −$17.58 | −$42.58 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $30.88 | +$0.76 | −$24.24 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $5.12 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% | $17.13 | −$38.00 |
| 50% | $21.71 | −$33.41 |
| 75% | $26.30 | −$28.82 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $12.54 | $18.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $7.00 |
| 8 | $30.88 | $5.00 |
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Grading Audino — FAQ
Is Audino worth grading?
A PSA 8 Audino brings $30.88 versus $5.12 raw — a $25.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.54) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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