Is Gambit #57 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Gambit #57 brings $42.00 versus $16.66 raw — a $25.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $16.66
- Grade 9.5
- $42.00
- PSA 9
- $38.12
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $42.00 | +$0.34 | −$24.66 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $38.12 | −$3.54 | −$28.54 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $35.00 | −$6.66 | −$31.66 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $16.66 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% | $39.09 | −$27.57 |
| 50% | $40.06 | −$26.60 |
| 75% | $41.03 | −$25.63 |
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 | $42.00 |
| 9 | $38.12 |
| 8 | $35.00 |
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Is Gambit #57 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Gambit #57 brings $42.00 versus $16.66 raw — a $25.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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