Is Waldo Cortes Acosta [Gold Sapphire] #CRA-WA worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Waldo Cortes Acosta [Gold Sapphire] #CRA-WA brings $105 versus $75.00 raw — a $30.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($95.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $75.00
- Grade 9.5
- $105
- PSA 9
- $95.00
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $105 | +$5.00 | −$20.00 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $95.00 | −$5.00 | −$30.00 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $75.00 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% | $97.50 | −$27.50 |
| 50% | $100 | −$25.00 |
| 75% | $103 | −$22.50 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Waldo Cortes Acosta [Gold Sapphire] #CRA-WA — FAQ
Is Waldo Cortes Acosta [Gold Sapphire] #CRA-WA worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Waldo Cortes Acosta [Gold Sapphire] #CRA-WA brings $105 versus $75.00 raw — a $30.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($95.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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