Is Rocket [Orange Sapphire] #43 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Rocket [Orange Sapphire] #43 sells for $118 against $45.44 raw: a $72.56 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($108) 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)
- $45.44
- Grade 9.5
- $118
- PSA 9
- $108
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $118 | +$47.56 | +$22.56 | −$77.44 |
| PSA 9 | $108 | +$37.06 | +$12.06 | −$87.94 |
Net = sale price − $45.44 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% | $110 | +$14.69 |
| 50% | $113 | +$17.31 |
| 75% | $115 | +$19.94 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Rocket [Orange Sapphire] #43 — FAQ
Is Rocket [Orange Sapphire] #43 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Rocket [Orange Sapphire] #43 sells for $118 against $45.44 raw: a $72.56 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($108) 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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