Is Apocalypse [Emotion Signature] #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Apocalypse [Emotion Signature] #3 brings $34.00 versus $7.76 raw — a $26.24 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.76
- Grade 9.5
- $34.00
- PSA 9
- $31.00
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $34.00 | +$1.24 | −$23.76 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $31.00 | −$1.76 | −$26.76 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $5.75 | −$27.01 | −$52.01 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $7.76 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% | $31.75 | −$26.01 |
| 50% | $32.50 | −$25.26 |
| 75% | $33.25 | −$24.51 |
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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Grading Apocalypse [Emotion Signature] #3 — FAQ
Is Apocalypse [Emotion Signature] #3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Apocalypse [Emotion Signature] #3 brings $34.00 versus $7.76 raw — a $26.24 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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