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Is Ruler of Thul [Foil] worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Ruler of Thul [Foil] brings $2,970 versus $2,777 raw — a $193 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2,700) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,777
- Grade 9.5
- $2,970
- PSA 9
- $2,700
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $2,970 | +$168 | +$143 | +$43.15 |
| PSA 9 | $2,700 | −$102 | −$127 | −$227 |
Net = sale price − $2,777 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% | $2,768 | −$59.35 |
| 50% | $2,835 | +$8.15 |
| 75% | $2,903 | +$75.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 47%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Ruler of Thul [Foil] — FAQ
Is Ruler of Thul [Foil] worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ruler of Thul [Foil] brings $2,970 versus $2,777 raw — a $193 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2,700) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading Ruler of Thul [Foil] break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ruler of Thul [Foil] breaks even when it gems about 47% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $2,700).
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