Is Tamatoa [Orange Wave Refractor] #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Tamatoa [Orange Wave Refractor] #18 brings $62.00 versus $35.00 raw — a $27.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($56.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $35.00
- Grade 9.5
- $62.00
- PSA 9
- $56.50
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $62.00 | +$2.00 | −$23.00 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $56.50 | −$3.50 | −$28.50 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $35.00 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% | $57.88 | −$27.13 |
| 50% | $59.25 | −$25.75 |
| 75% | $60.63 | −$24.38 |
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 Tamatoa [Orange Wave Refractor] #18 — FAQ
Is Tamatoa [Orange Wave Refractor] #18 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tamatoa [Orange Wave Refractor] #18 brings $62.00 versus $35.00 raw — a $27.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($56.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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