Is Grim Jim [Gold] #83a worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Grim Jim [Gold] #83a sell for $23.38, only $0.00 above the $39.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.50
- Grade 9.5
- $23.38
- Gem premium
- 0.6×
- 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 9.5 | $23.38 | −$41.12 | −$66.12 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $39.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $23.38 |
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Is Grim Jim [Gold] #83a worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Grim Jim [Gold] #83a sell for $23.38, only $0.00 above the $39.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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