Is Kessler Edwards [Autograph Green Ice] #146 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Kessler Edwards [Autograph Green Ice] #146 sell for $26.00, only $7.01 above the $18.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.58) 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)
- $18.99
- Grade 9.5
- $26.00
- PSA 9
- $23.58
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $26.00 | −$17.99 | −$42.99 | −$143 |
| PSA 9 | $23.58 | −$20.41 | −$45.41 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $18.99 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% | $24.18 | −$44.80 |
| 50% | $24.79 | −$44.20 |
| 75% | $25.39 | −$43.59 |
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 Kessler Edwards [Autograph Green Ice] #146 — FAQ
Is Kessler Edwards [Autograph Green Ice] #146 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Kessler Edwards [Autograph Green Ice] #146 sell for $26.00, only $7.01 above the $18.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.58) 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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