Is Team Aqua's Walrein worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Team Aqua's Walrein sells for $46.00 against $2.47 raw: a $43.53 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.49) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.47
- PSA 9
- $46.00
- PSA 9
- $44.49
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 9 | $46.00 | +$18.53 | −$6.47 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $44.49 | +$17.02 | −$7.98 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $13.03 | −$14.44 | −$39.44 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.47 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% | $44.87 | −$7.60 |
| 50% | $45.25 | −$7.22 |
| 75% | $45.62 | −$6.85 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 9 | $46.00 |
| 8 | $17.50 |
| 7 | $18.53 |
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Grading Team Aqua's Walrein — FAQ
Is Team Aqua's Walrein worth grading?
A PSA 9 Team Aqua's Walrein sells for $46.00 against $2.47 raw: a $43.53 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.49) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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