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Is Twist of Fate [Foil] worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Twist of Fate [Foil] brings $263 versus $220 raw — a $43.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($239) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $220
- Grade 9.5
- $263
- PSA 9
- $239
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $263 | +$18.00 | −$7.00 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $239 | −$6.00 | −$31.00 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $220 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% | $245 | −$25.00 |
| 50% | $251 | −$19.00 |
| 75% | $257 | −$13.00 |
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 Twist of Fate [Foil] — FAQ
Is Twist of Fate [Foil] worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Twist of Fate [Foil] brings $263 versus $220 raw — a $43.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($239) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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