Is Robert Smith [Foil] #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Robert Smith [Foil] #8 brings $28.00 versus $2.23 raw — a $25.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.23
- Grade 9.5
- $28.00
- PSA 9
- $25.53
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $28.00 | +$0.77 | −$24.23 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $25.53 | −$1.70 | −$26.70 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $5.01 | −$22.22 | −$47.22 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $2.23 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% | $26.15 | −$26.08 |
| 50% | $26.77 | −$25.46 |
| 75% | $27.38 | −$24.85 |
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 Robert Smith [Foil] #8 — FAQ
Is Robert Smith [Foil] #8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Robert Smith [Foil] #8 brings $28.00 versus $2.23 raw — a $25.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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