Is Defunding DONALD #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 7 Defunding DONALD #9 brings $120 versus $80.72 raw — a $39.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($41.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $80.72
- Grade 7
- $120
- PSA 9
- $41.00
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 7 | $120 | +$14.28 | −$10.72 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $41.00 | −$64.72 | −$89.72 | −$190 |
Net = sale price − $80.72 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% | $60.75 | −$69.97 |
| 50% | $80.50 | −$50.22 |
| 75% | $100 | −$30.47 |
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 | $45.00 |
| 9 | $41.00 |
| 7 | $120 |
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Is Defunding DONALD #9 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Defunding DONALD #9 brings $120 versus $80.72 raw — a $39.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($41.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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