Is Desire Doue [Blue Shimmer] #133 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Desire Doue [Blue Shimmer] #133 sells for $142 against $24.67 raw: a $117 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($129) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $24.67
- Grade 9.5
- $142
- PSA 9
- $129
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $142 | +$92.33 | +$67.33 | −$32.67 |
| PSA 9 | $129 | +$79.82 | +$54.82 | −$45.18 |
Net = sale price − $24.67 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 | +$57.95 |
| 50% | $136 | +$61.08 |
| 75% | $139 | +$64.20 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Desire Doue [Blue Shimmer] #133 — FAQ
Is Desire Doue [Blue Shimmer] #133 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Desire Doue [Blue Shimmer] #133 sells for $142 against $24.67 raw: a $117 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($129) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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