Is Team Aqua Hideout worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Team Aqua Hideout brings $33.69 versus $1.02 raw — a $32.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.02
- CGC 9
- $33.69
- PSA 9
- $20.50
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 — CGC 9 | $33.69 | +$7.67 | −$17.33 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $20.50 | −$5.52 | −$30.52 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $1.02 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% | $23.80 | −$27.22 |
| 50% | $27.09 | −$23.93 |
| 75% | $30.39 | −$20.63 |
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 | $20.50 | $33.69 |
| 8.5 | — | $28.00 |
| 7 | $3.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $5.00 |
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Grading Team Aqua Hideout — FAQ
Is Team Aqua Hideout worth grading?
A CGC 9 Team Aqua Hideout brings $33.69 versus $1.02 raw — a $32.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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