Is Scarlet Spider [Precious Metal Gems Red] #171 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Scarlet Spider [Precious Metal Gems Red] #171 brings $150 versus $115 raw — a $35.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($137) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $115
- Grade 9.5
- $150
- PSA 9
- $137
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $150 | +$10.00 | −$15.00 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $137 | −$3.36 | −$28.36 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $115 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% | $140 | −$25.02 |
| 50% | $143 | −$21.68 |
| 75% | $147 | −$18.34 |
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 | $150 |
| 9 | $137 |
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Is Scarlet Spider [Precious Metal Gems Red] #171 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Scarlet Spider [Precious Metal Gems Red] #171 brings $150 versus $115 raw — a $35.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($137) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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