Is Blade [Platinum] #111 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Blade [Platinum] #111 sells for $118 against $58.19 raw: a $59.81 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($108) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $58.19
- Grade 9.5
- $118
- PSA 9
- $108
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $118 | +$34.81 | +$9.81 | −$90.19 |
| PSA 9 | $108 | +$24.31 | −$0.69 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $58.19 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% | $110 | +$1.94 |
| 50% | $113 | +$4.56 |
| 75% | $115 | +$7.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $118 |
| 9 | $108 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Blade [Platinum] #111 — FAQ
Is Blade [Platinum] #111 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Blade [Platinum] #111 sells for $118 against $58.19 raw: a $59.81 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($108) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What gem rate makes grading Blade [Platinum] #111 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blade [Platinum] #111 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $108).
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