Is Vance Law #60T worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9 copies of Vance Law #60T sell for $4.05, only $2.36 above the $1.69 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.05) 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)
- $1.69
- Grade 9
- $4.05
- PSA 9
- $4.05
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- As of
- Sep 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 9 | $4.05 | −$22.64 | −$47.64 | −$148 |
| PSA 9 | $4.05 | −$22.64 | −$47.64 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $1.69 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% | $4.05 | −$47.64 |
| 50% | $4.05 | −$47.64 |
| 75% | $4.05 | −$47.64 |
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 Vance Law #60T — FAQ
Is Vance Law #60T worth grading?
Grade 9 copies of Vance Law #60T sell for $4.05, only $2.36 above the $1.69 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.05) 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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