Is The Next Dynasty [Judge, Bird Rainbow Foil] #US148 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of The Next Dynasty [Judge, Bird Rainbow Foil] #US148 sell for $32.25, only $20.27 above the $11.98 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.98
- Grade 9.5
- $32.25
- PSA 9
- $31.65
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $32.25 | −$4.73 | −$29.73 | −$130 |
| PSA 9 | $31.65 | −$5.33 | −$30.33 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $11.98 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% | $31.80 | −$30.18 |
| 50% | $31.95 | −$30.03 |
| 75% | $32.10 | −$29.88 |
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 The Next Dynasty [Judge, Bird Rainbow Foil] #US148 — FAQ
Is The Next Dynasty [Judge, Bird Rainbow Foil] #US148 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of The Next Dynasty [Judge, Bird Rainbow Foil] #US148 sell for $32.25, only $20.27 above the $11.98 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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