Is Numel worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 9 Numel brings $35.00 versus $0.62 raw — a $34.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.19) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.62
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- PSA 9
- $13.19
- Gem premium
- 56×
- 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 | $35.00 | +$9.38 | −$15.62 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $13.19 | −$12.43 | −$37.43 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$8.12 | −$33.12 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $0.62 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% | $18.64 | −$31.98 |
| 50% | $24.09 | −$26.53 |
| 75% | $29.55 | −$21.07 |
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 | — | $9.00 |
| 9 | $35.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $17.99 |
| 8 | $17.50 | — |
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Grading Numel — FAQ
Is Numel worth grading?
A PSA 9 Numel brings $35.00 versus $0.62 raw — a $34.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.19) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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