Is Afterimage Technique [Level 2] BT5-023 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Afterimage Technique [Level 2] BT5-023 sells for $176 against $5.00 raw: a $171 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($160) 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)
- $5.00
- Grade 9.5
- $176
- PSA 9
- $160
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $176 | +$146 | +$121 | +$21.00 |
| PSA 9 | $160 | +$130 | +$105 | +$4.99 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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% | $164 | +$109 |
| 50% | $168 | +$113 |
| 75% | $172 | +$117 |
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 Afterimage Technique [Level 2] BT5-023 — FAQ
Is Afterimage Technique [Level 2] BT5-023 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Afterimage Technique [Level 2] BT5-023 sells for $176 against $5.00 raw: a $171 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($160) 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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