Is Nightcrawler #137 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Nightcrawler #137 brings $29.00 versus $2.75 raw — a $26.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.75
- Grade 9.5
- $29.00
- PSA 9
- $26.52
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $29.00 | +$1.25 | −$23.75 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $26.52 | −$1.23 | −$26.23 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $2.75 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% | $27.14 | −$25.61 |
| 50% | $27.76 | −$24.99 |
| 75% | $28.38 | −$24.37 |
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 Nightcrawler #137 — FAQ
Is Nightcrawler #137 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Nightcrawler #137 brings $29.00 versus $2.75 raw — a $26.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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