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Is Lizard [Red Sapphire] #85 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Lizard [Red Sapphire] #85 brings $246 versus $203 raw — a $43.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($224) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $203
- Grade 9.5
- $246
- PSA 9
- $224
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $246 | +$18.44 | −$6.56 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $224 | −$4.06 | −$29.06 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $203 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% | $229 | −$23.44 |
| 50% | $235 | −$17.81 |
| 75% | $240 | −$12.19 |
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 Lizard [Red Sapphire] #85 — FAQ
Is Lizard [Red Sapphire] #85 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lizard [Red Sapphire] #85 brings $246 versus $203 raw — a $43.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($224) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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