Is Drum PHIL [Gold] #43b worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Drum PHIL [Gold] #43b brings $29.00 versus $3.49 raw — a $25.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.49
- Grade 9.5
- $29.00
- PSA 9
- $26.00
- Gem premium
- 8.3×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $29.00 | +$0.51 | −$24.49 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $26.00 | −$2.49 | −$27.49 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $3.49 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% | $26.75 | −$26.74 |
| 50% | $27.50 | −$25.99 |
| 75% | $28.25 | −$25.24 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $29.00 |
| 9 | $26.00 |
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Grading Drum PHIL [Gold] #43b — FAQ
Is Drum PHIL [Gold] #43b worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Drum PHIL [Gold] #43b brings $29.00 versus $3.49 raw — a $25.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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