Is Sinister Pond [Foil] worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Sinister Pond [Foil] brings $46.00 versus $17.92 raw — a $28.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.92
- Grade 9.5
- $46.00
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $46.00 | +$3.08 | −$21.92 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $17.92 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $46.00 |
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Is Sinister Pond [Foil] worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sinister Pond [Foil] brings $46.00 versus $17.92 raw — a $28.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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