Is Gambit [Pink] #131 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Gambit [Pink] #131 sells for $111 against $58.75 raw: a $52.25 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101) 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)
- $58.75
- Grade 9.5
- $111
- PSA 9
- $101
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $111 | +$27.25 | +$2.25 | −$97.75 |
| PSA 9 | $101 | +$17.25 | −$7.75 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $92.00 | +$8.25 | −$16.75 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $58.75 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% | $104 | −$5.25 |
| 50% | $106 | −$2.75 |
| 75% | $109 | −$0.25 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 78%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $111 |
| 9 | $101 |
| 8 | $92.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Gambit [Pink] #131 — FAQ
Is Gambit [Pink] #131 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Gambit [Pink] #131 sells for $111 against $58.75 raw: a $52.25 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Gambit [Pink] #131 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gambit [Pink] #131 breaks even when it gems about 78% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $101).
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