Is Zarude worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9.5 Zarude brings $31.03 versus $0.94 raw — a $30.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.94
- CGC 9.5
- $31.03
- Gem premium
- 33×
- As of
- Sep 15, 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 | $31.03 | +$5.09 | −$19.91 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $0.94 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Zarude — FAQ
Is Zarude worth grading?
A CGC 9.5 Zarude brings $31.03 versus $0.94 raw — a $30.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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