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Is IG LOU [Gold] #158b worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of IG LOU [Gold] #158b sell for $111, only $0.00 above the $126 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($101) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $126
- Grade 9.5
- $111
- PSA 9
- $101
- Gem premium
- 0.9×
- 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 | $111 | −$39.99 | −$64.99 | −$165 |
| PSA 9 | $101 | −$49.98 | −$74.98 | −$175 |
Net = sale price − $126 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% | $104 | −$72.48 |
| 50% | $106 | −$69.98 |
| 75% | $109 | −$67.49 |
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 IG LOU [Gold] #158b — FAQ
Is IG LOU [Gold] #158b worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of IG LOU [Gold] #158b sell for $111, only $0.00 above the $126 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($101) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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