Is Cable [Molten] #25 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Cable [Molten] #25 sell for $21.00, only $6.01 above the $14.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.99
- Grade 9.5
- $21.00
- PSA 9
- $18.98
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $21.00 | −$18.99 | −$43.99 | −$144 |
| PSA 9 | $18.98 | −$21.01 | −$46.01 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $14.99 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% | $19.48 | −$45.51 |
| 50% | $19.99 | −$45.00 |
| 75% | $20.50 | −$44.49 |
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 Cable [Molten] #25 — FAQ
Is Cable [Molten] #25 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Cable [Molten] #25 sell for $21.00, only $6.01 above the $14.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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