Is Tissue Issue Trump #20 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Tissue Issue Trump #20 brings $47.00 versus $20.75 raw — a $26.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.75
- Grade 9.5
- $47.00
- PSA 9
- $42.74
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $47.00 | +$1.25 | −$23.75 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $42.74 | −$3.01 | −$28.01 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $27.33 | −$18.42 | −$43.42 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $20.75 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% | $43.80 | −$26.95 |
| 50% | $44.87 | −$25.88 |
| 75% | $45.94 | −$24.81 |
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 Tissue Issue Trump #20 — FAQ
Is Tissue Issue Trump #20 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tissue Issue Trump #20 brings $47.00 versus $20.75 raw — a $26.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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