Is Deaf GEOFF [Black] #206a worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Deaf GEOFF [Black] #206a brings $44.00 versus $16.41 raw — a $27.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $16.41
- Grade 9.5
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $44.00 | +$2.59 | −$22.41 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | −$1.41 | −$26.41 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $16.41 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% | $41.00 | −$25.41 |
| 50% | $42.00 | −$24.41 |
| 75% | $43.00 | −$23.41 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $44.00 |
| 9 | $40.00 |
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Grading Deaf GEOFF [Black] #206a — FAQ
Is Deaf GEOFF [Black] #206a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Deaf GEOFF [Black] #206a brings $44.00 versus $16.41 raw — a $27.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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