Is Hulk #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Hulk #5 brings $31.67 versus $2.88 raw — a $28.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.88
- Grade 9.5
- $31.67
- PSA 9
- $23.85
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $31.67 | +$3.79 | −$21.21 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $23.85 | −$4.03 | −$29.03 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $13.50 | −$14.38 | −$39.38 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.88 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% | $25.81 | −$27.07 |
| 50% | $27.76 | −$25.12 |
| 75% | $29.72 | −$23.16 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $31.67 |
| 9 | $23.85 |
| 8 | $13.50 |
| 7 | $11.00 |
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Is Hulk #5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Hulk #5 brings $31.67 versus $2.88 raw — a $28.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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