Is Kaka [Red] #SS-K worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kaka [Red] #SS-K sells for $325 against $254 raw: a $71.00 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($295) 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)
- $254
- Grade 9.5
- $325
- PSA 9
- $295
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $325 | +$46.00 | +$21.00 | −$79.00 |
| PSA 9 | $295 | +$16.00 | −$9.00 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $254 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% | $303 | −$1.50 |
| 50% | $310 | +$6.00 |
| 75% | $318 | +$13.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 30%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Kaka [Red] #SS-K — FAQ
Is Kaka [Red] #SS-K worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kaka [Red] #SS-K sells for $325 against $254 raw: a $71.00 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($295) 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 Kaka [Red] #SS-K break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kaka [Red] #SS-K breaks even when it gems about 30% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $295).
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