Is Iron Man [Purple Foil] #87 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Iron Man [Purple Foil] #87 brings $143 versus $113 raw — a $29.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($130) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $113
- Grade 9.5
- $143
- PSA 9
- $130
- 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 | $143 | +$4.56 | −$20.44 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | −$8.45 | −$33.45 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $113 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% | $133 | −$30.20 |
| 50% | $136 | −$26.94 |
| 75% | $140 | −$23.69 |
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 | $143 |
| 9 | $130 |
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Is Iron Man [Purple Foil] #87 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Iron Man [Purple Foil] #87 brings $143 versus $113 raw — a $29.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($130) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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