Is Archangel #PB2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Archangel #PB2 sells for $110 against $2.48 raw: a $108 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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)
- $2.48
- Grade 9.5
- $110
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 44×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $110 | +$82.52 | +$57.52 | −$42.48 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | +$2.52 | −$22.48 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $5.50 | −$21.98 | −$46.98 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $2.48 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% | $50.00 | −$2.48 |
| 50% | $70.00 | +$17.52 |
| 75% | $90.00 | +$37.52 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $110 |
| 9 | $30.00 |
| 8 | $5.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Archangel #PB2 — FAQ
Is Archangel #PB2 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Archangel #PB2 sells for $110 against $2.48 raw: a $108 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Archangel #PB2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Archangel #PB2 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.00).
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