Is Cade Cowell [Autograph Neon Green] #131 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Cade Cowell [Autograph Neon Green] #131 sells for $44.00 against $13.45 raw: a $30.55 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.04) 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)
- $13.45
- Grade 9.5
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $40.04
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $44.00 | +$5.55 | −$19.45 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $40.04 | +$1.59 | −$23.41 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $13.45 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% | $41.03 | −$22.42 |
| 50% | $42.02 | −$21.43 |
| 75% | $43.01 | −$20.44 |
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 Cade Cowell [Autograph Neon Green] #131 — FAQ
Is Cade Cowell [Autograph Neon Green] #131 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Cade Cowell [Autograph Neon Green] #131 sells for $44.00 against $13.45 raw: a $30.55 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.04) 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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