Is Bad BRAD [Purple] #18b worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Bad BRAD [Purple] #18b brings $580 versus $549 raw — a $30.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($527) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $549
- Grade 9.5
- $580
- PSA 9
- $527
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $580 | +$5.54 | −$19.46 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $527 | −$47.46 | −$72.46 | −$172 |
Net = sale price − $549 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% | $540 | −$59.21 |
| 50% | $554 | −$45.96 |
| 75% | $567 | −$32.71 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $580 |
| 9 | $527 |
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Is Bad BRAD [Purple] #18b worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bad BRAD [Purple] #18b brings $580 versus $549 raw — a $30.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($527) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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