Is Patrick Kane #A-PK worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Patrick Kane #A-PK brings $99.00 versus $73.00 raw — a $26.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($89.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $73.00
- Grade 9.5
- $99.00
- PSA 9
- $89.99
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $99.00 | +$1.00 | −$24.00 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $89.99 | −$8.01 | −$33.01 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $73.00 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% | $92.24 | −$30.76 |
| 50% | $94.50 | −$28.50 |
| 75% | $96.75 | −$26.25 |
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 Patrick Kane #A-PK — FAQ
Is Patrick Kane #A-PK worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Patrick Kane #A-PK brings $99.00 versus $73.00 raw — a $26.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($89.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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