Is Diecast [Crystal Shard] #169 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Diecast [Crystal Shard] #169 sells for $138 against $24.40 raw: a $114 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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)
- $24.40
- Grade 9.5
- $138
- PSA 9
- $125
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $138 | +$88.60 | +$63.60 | −$36.40 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | +$75.60 | +$50.60 | −$49.40 |
Net = sale price − $24.40 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% | $128 | +$53.85 |
| 50% | $132 | +$57.10 |
| 75% | $135 | +$60.35 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $138 |
| 9 | $125 |
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Is Diecast [Crystal Shard] #169 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Diecast [Crystal Shard] #169 sells for $138 against $24.40 raw: a $114 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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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