Is Persian worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 7 Persian brings $35.26 versus $0.88 raw — a $34.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.88
- PSA 7
- $35.26
- PSA 9
- $23.00
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 7 | $35.26 | +$9.38 | −$15.62 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $23.00 | −$2.88 | −$27.88 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$17.88 | −$42.88 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.88 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% | $26.06 | −$24.82 |
| 50% | $29.13 | −$21.75 |
| 75% | $32.20 | −$18.68 |
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 Persian — FAQ
Is Persian worth grading?
A PSA 7 Persian brings $35.26 versus $0.88 raw — a $34.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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