Is Golduck worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Golduck brings $34.83 versus $1.44 raw — a $33.39 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)
- $1.44
- PSA 8
- $34.83
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 8 | $34.83 | +$8.39 | −$16.61 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $34.83 | +$8.39 | −$16.61 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $1.44 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 | — | $14.03 |
| 8.5 | — | $8.00 |
| 8 | $34.83 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 7 | $8.50 | $12.00 |
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Grading Golduck — FAQ
Is Golduck worth grading?
A PSA 8 Golduck brings $34.83 versus $1.44 raw — a $33.39 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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