Is Ruins [Foil] worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Ruins [Foil] brings $71.00 versus $41.01 raw — a $29.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($64.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $41.01
- Grade 9.5
- $71.00
- PSA 9
- $64.99
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $71.00 | +$4.99 | −$20.01 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $64.99 | −$1.02 | −$26.02 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $41.01 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% | $66.49 | −$24.52 |
| 50% | $68.00 | −$23.01 |
| 75% | $69.50 | −$21.51 |
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 Ruins [Foil] — FAQ
Is Ruins [Foil] worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ruins [Foil] brings $71.00 versus $41.01 raw — a $29.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($64.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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