Is King Candy [Black Wave Refractor] #148 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 King Candy [Black Wave Refractor] #148 brings $112 versus $84.43 raw — a $27.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($102) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $84.43
- Grade 9.5
- $112
- PSA 9
- $102
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $112 | +$2.57 | −$22.43 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $102 | −$7.67 | −$32.67 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $84.43 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% | $104 | −$30.11 |
| 50% | $107 | −$27.55 |
| 75% | $109 | −$24.99 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $112 |
| 9 | $102 |
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Is King Candy [Black Wave Refractor] #148 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 King Candy [Black Wave Refractor] #148 brings $112 versus $84.43 raw — a $27.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($102) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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