Is Skyfaring Castle of the Black Forest 2019-EN002 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Skyfaring Castle of the Black Forest 2019-EN002 sells for $4,950 against $421 raw: a $4,529 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,500) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $421
- Grade 9.5
- $4,950
- PSA 9
- $4,500
- Gem premium
- 12×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $4,950 | +$4,504 | +$4,479 | +$4,379 |
| PSA 9 | $4,500 | +$4,054 | +$4,029 | +$3,929 |
Net = sale price − $421 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% | $4,613 | +$4,142 |
| 50% | $4,725 | +$4,254 |
| 75% | $4,838 | +$4,367 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Skyfaring Castle of the Black Forest 2019-EN002 — FAQ
Is Skyfaring Castle of the Black Forest 2019-EN002 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Skyfaring Castle of the Black Forest 2019-EN002 sells for $4,950 against $421 raw: a $4,529 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,500) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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