Is Alperen Sengun [Black Gold Prizm] #318 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Alperen Sengun [Black Gold Prizm] #318 sells for $2,730 against $2,370 raw: a $360 spread, 1.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,482) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,370
- Grade 9.5
- $2,730
- PSA 9
- $2,482
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $2,730 | +$335 | +$310 | +$210 |
| PSA 9 | $2,482 | +$87.00 | +$62.00 | −$38.00 |
Net = sale price − $2,370 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% | $2,544 | +$124 |
| 50% | $2,606 | +$186 |
| 75% | $2,668 | +$248 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Alperen Sengun [Black Gold Prizm] #318 — FAQ
Is Alperen Sengun [Black Gold Prizm] #318 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alperen Sengun [Black Gold Prizm] #318 sells for $2,730 against $2,370 raw: a $360 spread, 1.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,482) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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