Is Courtney Alexander #138 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Courtney Alexander #138 sell for $17.95, only $15.21 above the $2.74 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.61) 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)
- $2.74
- Grade 9.5
- $17.95
- PSA 9
- $6.61
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $17.95 | −$9.79 | −$34.79 | −$135 |
| PSA 9 | $6.61 | −$21.13 | −$46.13 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.74 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% | $9.45 | −$43.30 |
| 50% | $12.28 | −$40.46 |
| 75% | $15.11 | −$37.63 |
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 Courtney Alexander #138 — FAQ
Is Courtney Alexander #138 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Courtney Alexander #138 sell for $17.95, only $15.21 above the $2.74 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.61) 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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