Is Ironheart [Orange] #38 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Ironheart [Orange] #38 brings $55.00 versus $29.87 raw — a $25.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $29.87
- Grade 9.5
- $55.00
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $55.00 | +$0.13 | −$24.87 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | −$4.87 | −$29.87 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | −$14.87 | −$39.87 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $29.87 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% | $51.25 | −$28.62 |
| 50% | $52.50 | −$27.37 |
| 75% | $53.75 | −$26.12 |
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 | $55.00 |
| 9 | $50.00 |
| 8 | $40.00 |
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Is Ironheart [Orange] #38 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ironheart [Orange] #38 brings $55.00 versus $29.87 raw — a $25.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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