Is Simba [Purple Refractor] #195 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Simba [Purple Refractor] #195 sells for $41.00 against $7.50 raw: a $33.50 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.37) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.50
- Grade 9.5
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $37.37
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $41.00 | +$8.50 | −$16.50 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $37.37 | +$4.87 | −$20.13 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $7.50 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% | $38.28 | −$19.22 |
| 50% | $39.19 | −$18.31 |
| 75% | $40.09 | −$17.41 |
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 Simba [Purple Refractor] #195 — FAQ
Is Simba [Purple Refractor] #195 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Simba [Purple Refractor] #195 sells for $41.00 against $7.50 raw: a $33.50 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.37) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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