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Is Thanos [Purple Sapphire] #158 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Thanos [Purple Sapphire] #158 brings $231 versus $203 raw — a $28.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($210) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $203
- Grade 9.5
- $231
- PSA 9
- $210
- 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 | $231 | +$3.50 | −$21.50 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $210 | −$17.50 | −$42.50 | −$143 |
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% | $215 | −$37.25 |
| 50% | $221 | −$32.00 |
| 75% | $226 | −$26.75 |
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 Thanos [Purple Sapphire] #158 — FAQ
Is Thanos [Purple Sapphire] #158 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Thanos [Purple Sapphire] #158 brings $231 versus $203 raw — a $28.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($210) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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