Is Scar [Orange] #LK-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Scar [Orange] #LK-2 sells for $242 against $120 raw: a $122 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($220) 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)
- $120
- Grade 9.5
- $242
- PSA 9
- $220
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $242 | +$97.00 | +$72.00 | −$28.00 |
| PSA 9 | $220 | +$74.99 | +$49.99 | −$50.01 |
Net = sale price − $120 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% | $225 | +$55.49 |
| 50% | $231 | +$61.00 |
| 75% | $236 | +$66.50 |
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 | $242 |
| 9 | $220 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Scar [Orange] #LK-2 — FAQ
Is Scar [Orange] #LK-2 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Scar [Orange] #LK-2 sells for $242 against $120 raw: a $122 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($220) 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.
Is your entertainment card centered well enough to grade?
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