Is DUNCAN PUMPKIN [Aqua Prism] #153b worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of DUNCAN PUMPKIN [Aqua Prism] #153b sell for $28.00, only $13.05 above the $14.95 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.13) 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)
- $14.95
- Grade 9.5
- $28.00
- PSA 9
- $25.13
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $28.00 | −$11.95 | −$36.95 | −$137 |
| PSA 9 | $25.13 | −$14.82 | −$39.82 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $14.95 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% | $25.85 | −$39.10 |
| 50% | $26.56 | −$38.39 |
| 75% | $27.28 | −$37.67 |
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 DUNCAN PUMPKIN [Aqua Prism] #153b — FAQ
Is DUNCAN PUMPKIN [Aqua Prism] #153b worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of DUNCAN PUMPKIN [Aqua Prism] #153b sell for $28.00, only $13.05 above the $14.95 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.13) 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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