Is Death #AA-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Death #AA-5 brings $197 versus $163 raw — a $33.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($179) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $163
- Grade 9.5
- $197
- PSA 9
- $179
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $197 | +$8.56 | −$16.44 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $179 | −$9.44 | −$34.44 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $151 | −$37.94 | −$62.94 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $163 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% | $184 | −$29.94 |
| 50% | $188 | −$25.44 |
| 75% | $193 | −$20.94 |
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 Death #AA-5 — FAQ
Is Death #AA-5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Death #AA-5 brings $197 versus $163 raw — a $33.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($179) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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