Is Horsea worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Horsea brings $29.00 versus $0.44 raw — a $28.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.44
- PSA 8
- $29.00
- PSA 9
- $10.00
- Gem premium
- 66×
- 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 | $29.00 | +$3.56 | −$21.44 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $10.00 | −$15.44 | −$40.44 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $29.00 | +$3.56 | −$21.44 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $0.44 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% | $14.75 | −$35.69 |
| 50% | $19.50 | −$30.94 |
| 75% | $24.25 | −$26.19 |
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 Horsea — FAQ
Is Horsea worth grading?
A PSA 8 Horsea brings $29.00 versus $0.44 raw — a $28.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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