Is Charles De Ketelaere [Blue] #BA-CD worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Charles De Ketelaere [Blue] #BA-CD sells for $54.00 against $16.37 raw: a $37.63 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.00) 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)
- $16.37
- Grade 9.5
- $54.00
- PSA 9
- $49.00
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 | $54.00 | +$12.63 | −$12.37 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $49.00 | +$7.63 | −$17.37 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $16.37 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% | $50.25 | −$16.12 |
| 50% | $51.50 | −$14.87 |
| 75% | $52.75 | −$13.62 |
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 Charles De Ketelaere [Blue] #BA-CD — FAQ
Is Charles De Ketelaere [Blue] #BA-CD worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Charles De Ketelaere [Blue] #BA-CD sells for $54.00 against $16.37 raw: a $37.63 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.00) 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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