Is Canned KURT [Gold] #5a worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Canned KURT [Gold] #5a brings $200 versus $150 raw — a $50.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $150
- Grade 8
- $200
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 8 | $200 | +$25.00 | +$0.00 | −$100 |
| PSA 8 | $200 | +$25.00 | +$0.00 | −$100 |
Net = sale price − $150 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $200 |
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Is Canned KURT [Gold] #5a worth grading?
A Grade 8 Canned KURT [Gold] #5a brings $200 versus $150 raw — a $50.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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