Is Max Verstappen [Gold] #FF-MV worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Max Verstappen [Gold] #FF-MV brings $115 versus $89.97 raw — a $25.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($104) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $89.97
- Grade 9.5
- $115
- PSA 9
- $104
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $115 | +$0.03 | −$24.97 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $104 | −$10.48 | −$35.48 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $94.84 | −$20.13 | −$45.13 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $89.97 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% | $107 | −$32.85 |
| 50% | $110 | −$30.22 |
| 75% | $112 | −$27.60 |
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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Is Max Verstappen [Gold] #FF-MV worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Max Verstappen [Gold] #FF-MV brings $115 versus $89.97 raw — a $25.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($104) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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