Is Technical Machine TS-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 5 Technical Machine TS-2 brings $27.96 versus $0.58 raw — a $27.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.58
- PSA 5
- $27.96
- PSA 9
- $8.00
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 5 | $27.96 | +$2.38 | −$22.62 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $8.00 | −$17.58 | −$42.58 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.58 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% | $12.99 | −$37.59 |
| 50% | $17.98 | −$32.60 |
| 75% | $22.97 | −$27.61 |
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 | $8.00 |
| 7 | $9.61 |
| 5 | $27.96 |
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Grading Technical Machine TS-2 — FAQ
Is Technical Machine TS-2 worth grading?
A PSA 5 Technical Machine TS-2 brings $27.96 versus $0.58 raw — a $27.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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