Is Thor #IS-2 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Thor #IS-2 sell for $146, only $0.00 above the $150 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($133) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $150
- Grade 9.5
- $146
- PSA 9
- $133
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- 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 | $146 | −$29.00 | −$54.00 | −$154 |
| PSA 9 | $133 | −$42.50 | −$67.50 | −$168 |
Net = sale price − $150 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% | $136 | −$64.13 |
| 50% | $139 | −$60.75 |
| 75% | $143 | −$57.38 |
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 Thor #IS-2 — FAQ
Is Thor #IS-2 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Thor #IS-2 sell for $146, only $0.00 above the $150 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($133) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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