Is Cable #XH-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Cable #XH-2 sells for $87.00 against $6.21 raw: a $80.79 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.52) 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)
- $6.21
- Grade 9.5
- $87.00
- PSA 9
- $79.52
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $87.00 | +$55.79 | +$30.79 | −$69.21 |
| PSA 9 | $79.52 | +$48.31 | +$23.31 | −$76.69 |
| PSA 8 | $17.25 | −$13.96 | −$38.96 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $6.21 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% | $81.39 | +$25.18 |
| 50% | $83.26 | +$27.05 |
| 75% | $85.13 | +$28.92 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $87.00 |
| 9 | $79.52 |
| 8 | $17.25 |
| 7 | $7.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Cable #XH-2 — FAQ
Is Cable #XH-2 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Cable #XH-2 sells for $87.00 against $6.21 raw: a $80.79 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.52) 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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