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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 $146 versus $115 raw — a $31.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($133) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $115
- Grade 9.5
- $146
- PSA 9
- $133
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $146 | +$6.00 | −$19.00 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $133 | −$6.90 | −$31.90 | −$132 |
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% | $136 | −$28.68 |
| 50% | $140 | −$25.45 |
| 75% | $143 | −$22.22 |
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 Scarlet Spider [Precious Metal Gems Red] #171 — FAQ
Is Scarlet Spider [Precious Metal Gems Red] #171 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Scarlet Spider [Precious Metal Gems Red] #171 brings $146 versus $115 raw — a $31.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($133) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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