Is N worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 8.5 N brings $29.99 versus $2.03 raw — a $27.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.03
- CGC 8.5
- $29.99
- PSA 9
- $5.36
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 — CGC 8.5 | $29.99 | +$2.96 | −$22.04 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $5.36 | −$21.67 | −$46.67 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $2.03 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% | $11.52 | −$40.51 |
| 50% | $17.68 | −$34.35 |
| 75% | $23.83 | −$28.20 |
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 N — FAQ
Is N worth grading?
A CGC 8.5 N brings $29.99 versus $2.03 raw — a $27.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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