Is Magneto #G-4 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Magneto #G-4 brings $31.00 versus $5.94 raw — a $25.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.94
- Grade 9.5
- $31.00
- PSA 9
- $27.75
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $31.00 | +$0.06 | −$24.94 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $27.75 | −$3.19 | −$28.19 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $7.37 | −$23.57 | −$48.57 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $5.94 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% | $28.56 | −$27.38 |
| 50% | $29.38 | −$26.57 |
| 75% | $30.19 | −$25.75 |
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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Is Magneto #G-4 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Magneto #G-4 brings $31.00 versus $5.94 raw — a $25.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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