Is Trevor Zegras [Pure Black Signature] #RG-TZ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Trevor Zegras [Pure Black Signature] #RG-TZ brings $64.00 versus $33.71 raw — a $30.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $33.71
- Grade 9.5
- $64.00
- PSA 9
- $58.00
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $64.00 | +$5.29 | −$19.71 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $58.00 | −$0.71 | −$25.71 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $57.00 | −$1.71 | −$26.71 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $33.71 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% | $59.50 | −$24.21 |
| 50% | $61.00 | −$22.71 |
| 75% | $62.50 | −$21.21 |
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 Trevor Zegras [Pure Black Signature] #RG-TZ — FAQ
Is Trevor Zegras [Pure Black Signature] #RG-TZ worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Trevor Zegras [Pure Black Signature] #RG-TZ brings $64.00 versus $33.71 raw — a $30.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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