Is Walrein worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 9 Walrein brings $33.00 versus $0.59 raw — a $32.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.59
- PSA 9
- $33.00
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 56×
- 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 | $33.00 | +$7.41 | −$17.59 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$10.59 | −$35.59 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.59 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% | $19.50 | −$31.09 |
| 50% | $24.00 | −$26.59 |
| 75% | $28.50 | −$22.09 |
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 Walrein — FAQ
Is Walrein worth grading?
A PSA 9 Walrein brings $33.00 versus $0.59 raw — a $32.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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