Is Daredevil [Gold Holofoil] #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Daredevil [Gold Holofoil] #3 sells for $94.00 against $26.47 raw: a $67.53 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.00) 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)
- $26.47
- Grade 9.5
- $94.00
- PSA 9
- $85.00
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $94.00 | +$42.53 | +$17.53 | −$82.47 |
| PSA 9 | $85.00 | +$33.53 | +$8.53 | −$91.47 |
| PSA 8 | $28.00 | −$23.47 | −$48.47 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $26.47 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% | $87.25 | +$10.78 |
| 50% | $89.50 | +$13.03 |
| 75% | $91.75 | +$15.28 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Daredevil [Gold Holofoil] #3 — FAQ
Is Daredevil [Gold Holofoil] #3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Daredevil [Gold Holofoil] #3 sells for $94.00 against $26.47 raw: a $67.53 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.00) 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.
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