Is Golem worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 9 Golem brings $28.62 versus $1.91 raw — a $26.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.91
- PSA 9
- $28.62
- PSA 9
- $10.02
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $28.62 | +$1.71 | −$23.29 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $10.02 | −$16.89 | −$41.89 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $3.00 | −$23.91 | −$48.91 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $1.91 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% | $14.67 | −$37.24 |
| 50% | $19.32 | −$32.59 |
| 75% | $23.97 | −$27.94 |
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 | $28.62 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $15.00 |
| 8 | $14.04 | — |
| 7 | — | $7.00 |
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Grading Golem — FAQ
Is Golem worth grading?
A PSA 9 Golem brings $28.62 versus $1.91 raw — a $26.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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