Is Checklist 133-264 #263 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Checklist 133-264 #263 sell for $10.00, only $9.32 above the $0.68 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.00) 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)
- $0.68
- Grade 9.5
- $10.00
- PSA 9
- $9.00
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $10.00 | −$15.68 | −$40.68 | −$141 |
| PSA 9 | $9.00 | −$16.68 | −$41.68 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | −$19.18 | −$44.18 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.68 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% | $9.25 | −$41.43 |
| 50% | $9.50 | −$41.18 |
| 75% | $9.75 | −$40.93 |
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 Checklist 133-264 #263 — FAQ
Is Checklist 133-264 #263 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Checklist 133-264 #263 sell for $10.00, only $9.32 above the $0.68 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.00) 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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