Is Dane Scarlett [Gold] #A-DS worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Dane Scarlett [Gold] #A-DS brings $79.00 versus $52.84 raw — a $26.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($72.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $52.84
- Grade 9.5
- $79.00
- PSA 9
- $72.00
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $79.00 | +$1.16 | −$23.84 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $72.00 | −$5.84 | −$30.84 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $52.84 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% | $73.75 | −$29.09 |
| 50% | $75.50 | −$27.34 |
| 75% | $77.25 | −$25.59 |
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 Dane Scarlett [Gold] #A-DS — FAQ
Is Dane Scarlett [Gold] #A-DS worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dane Scarlett [Gold] #A-DS brings $79.00 versus $52.84 raw — a $26.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($72.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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