Is Colson Montgomery [Lava] #UFOA-CM worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Colson Montgomery [Lava] #UFOA-CM brings $107 versus $72.50 raw — a $34.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($96.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $72.50
- Grade 9.5
- $107
- PSA 9
- $96.99
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $107 | +$9.50 | −$15.50 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $96.99 | −$0.51 | −$25.51 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $72.50 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% | $99.49 | −$23.01 |
| 50% | $102 | −$20.50 |
| 75% | $104 | −$18.00 |
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 Colson Montgomery [Lava] #UFOA-CM — FAQ
Is Colson Montgomery [Lava] #UFOA-CM worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Colson Montgomery [Lava] #UFOA-CM brings $107 versus $72.50 raw — a $34.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($96.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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