Is Scarlet Witch [Black] #SS-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Scarlet Witch [Black] #SS-5 brings $191 versus $150 raw — a $41.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($174) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $150
- Grade 9.5
- $191
- PSA 9
- $174
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $191 | +$16.00 | −$9.00 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $174 | −$0.95 | −$25.95 | −$126 |
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% | $178 | −$21.71 |
| 50% | $183 | −$17.47 |
| 75% | $187 | −$13.24 |
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 | $191 |
| 9 | $174 |
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Is Scarlet Witch [Black] #SS-5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Scarlet Witch [Black] #SS-5 brings $191 versus $150 raw — a $41.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($174) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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