Is The Palace and the Band [Green] #97 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 The Palace and the Band [Green] #97 brings $30.00 versus $3.35 raw — a $26.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.35
- Grade 9.5
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $27.50
- Gem premium
- 9.0×
- 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 | $30.00 | +$1.65 | −$23.35 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $27.50 | −$0.85 | −$25.85 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $3.35 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% | $28.13 | −$25.23 |
| 50% | $28.75 | −$24.60 |
| 75% | $29.38 | −$23.98 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading The Palace and the Band [Green] #97 — FAQ
Is The Palace and the Band [Green] #97 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 The Palace and the Band [Green] #97 brings $30.00 versus $3.35 raw — a $26.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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