Is Mr. Krabs [Sapphire] #28 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Mr. Krabs [Sapphire] #28 brings $54.00 versus $17.00 raw — a $37.00 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)
- $17.00
- Grade 8
- $54.00
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 8 | $54.00 | +$12.00 | −$13.00 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $54.00 | +$12.00 | −$13.00 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $17.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Mr. Krabs [Sapphire] #28 — FAQ
Is Mr. Krabs [Sapphire] #28 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Mr. Krabs [Sapphire] #28 brings $54.00 versus $17.00 raw — a $37.00 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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