Is Dark Phoenix [Orange Foil] #41 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Dark Phoenix [Orange Foil] #41 sells for $74.00 against $36.50 raw: a $37.50 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.00) 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)
- $36.50
- Grade 9.5
- $74.00
- PSA 9
- $67.00
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $74.00 | +$12.50 | −$12.50 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $67.00 | +$5.50 | −$19.50 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | −$21.50 | −$46.50 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $36.50 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% | $68.75 | −$17.75 |
| 50% | $70.50 | −$16.00 |
| 75% | $72.25 | −$14.25 |
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 | $74.00 |
| 9 | $67.00 |
| 8 | $40.00 |
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Grading Dark Phoenix [Orange Foil] #41 — FAQ
Is Dark Phoenix [Orange Foil] #41 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dark Phoenix [Orange Foil] #41 sells for $74.00 against $36.50 raw: a $37.50 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.00) 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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