Is Gloom worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Gloom brings $40.00 versus $1.87 raw — a $38.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.87
- PSA 8
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $7.03
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $40.00 | +$13.13 | −$11.87 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $7.03 | −$19.84 | −$44.84 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | +$13.13 | −$11.87 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $1.87 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% | $15.27 | −$36.60 |
| 50% | $23.52 | −$28.36 |
| 75% | $31.76 | −$20.11 |
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 | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 9 | $31.33 | $8.69 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.05 |
| 8 | $40.00 | $36.00 |
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Grading Gloom — FAQ
Is Gloom worth grading?
A PSA 8 Gloom brings $40.00 versus $1.87 raw — a $38.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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