Is Gorged GORDON #9b worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Gorged GORDON #9b sell for $5.00, only $1.33 above the $3.67 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.95) 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)
- $3.67
- Grade 9.5
- $5.00
- PSA 9
- $4.95
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Oct 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 9.5 | $5.00 | −$23.67 | −$48.67 | −$149 |
| PSA 9 | $4.95 | −$23.72 | −$48.72 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $3.67 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% | $4.96 | −$48.71 |
| 50% | $4.97 | −$48.70 |
| 75% | $4.99 | −$48.68 |
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 Gorged GORDON #9b — FAQ
Is Gorged GORDON #9b worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Gorged GORDON #9b sell for $5.00, only $1.33 above the $3.67 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.95) 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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