Is Unbreakable BARNEY [Aqua] #213b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Unbreakable BARNEY [Aqua] #213b sells for $214 against $163 raw: a $51.27 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($194) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $163
- Grade 9.5
- $214
- PSA 9
- $194
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $214 | +$26.27 | +$1.27 | −$98.73 |
| PSA 9 | $194 | +$6.74 | −$18.26 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $163 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% | $199 | −$13.38 |
| 50% | $204 | −$8.49 |
| 75% | $209 | −$3.61 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 93%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $214 |
| 9 | $194 |
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Grading Unbreakable BARNEY [Aqua] #213b — FAQ
Is Unbreakable BARNEY [Aqua] #213b worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Unbreakable BARNEY [Aqua] #213b sells for $214 against $163 raw: a $51.27 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($194) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What gem rate makes grading Unbreakable BARNEY [Aqua] #213b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Unbreakable BARNEY [Aqua] #213b breaks even when it gems about 93% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $194).
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