Is Smoochum worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 9.5 copies of Smoochum sell for $49.99, only $14.66 above the $35.33 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $35.33
- CGC 9.5
- $49.99
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 9.5 | $49.99 | −$10.34 | −$35.34 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$45.33 | −$70.33 | −$170 |
Net = sale price − $35.33 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | — | $49.99 |
| 9 | — | $39.99 |
| 8 | $15.00 | — |
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Grading Smoochum — FAQ
Is Smoochum worth grading?
CGC 9.5 copies of Smoochum sell for $49.99, only $14.66 above the $35.33 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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