Is Hercules [Aqua Diamonds Refractor] #44 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Hercules [Aqua Diamonds Refractor] #44 brings $40.00 versus $5.14 raw — a $34.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.14
- Grade 9.5
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $22.50
- Gem premium
- 7.8×
- 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 | $40.00 | +$9.86 | −$15.14 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $22.50 | −$7.64 | −$32.64 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $5.14 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% | $26.88 | −$28.27 |
| 50% | $31.25 | −$23.89 |
| 75% | $35.63 | −$19.52 |
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 Hercules [Aqua Diamonds Refractor] #44 — FAQ
Is Hercules [Aqua Diamonds Refractor] #44 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Hercules [Aqua Diamonds Refractor] #44 brings $40.00 versus $5.14 raw — a $34.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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