Is Thanos [Radiance] #15 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Thanos [Radiance] #15 brings $110 versus $80.32 raw — a $29.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $80.32
- Grade 9.5
- $110
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $110 | +$4.68 | −$20.32 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | −$5.32 | −$30.32 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $45.00 | −$60.32 | −$85.32 | −$185 |
Net = sale price − $80.32 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% | $103 | −$27.82 |
| 50% | $105 | −$25.32 |
| 75% | $108 | −$22.82 |
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 | $110 |
| 9 | $100 |
| 8 | $45.00 |
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Is Thanos [Radiance] #15 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Thanos [Radiance] #15 brings $110 versus $80.32 raw — a $29.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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