Is Showdown on Scarif #R-13 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Showdown on Scarif #R-13 sell for $179, only $19.00 above the $160 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($163) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $160
- Grade 9.5
- $179
- PSA 9
- $163
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $179 | −$6.00 | −$31.00 | −$131 |
| PSA 9 | $163 | −$22.36 | −$47.36 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $131 | −$53.75 | −$78.75 | −$179 |
Net = sale price − $160 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% | $167 | −$43.27 |
| 50% | $171 | −$39.18 |
| 75% | $175 | −$35.09 |
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 Showdown on Scarif #R-13 — FAQ
Is Showdown on Scarif #R-13 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Showdown on Scarif #R-13 sell for $179, only $19.00 above the $160 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($163) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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