Is Kaka [Autograph Orange] #145 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Kaka [Autograph Orange] #145 brings $188 versus $155 raw — a $33.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($171) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $155
- Grade 9.5
- $188
- PSA 9
- $171
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $188 | +$8.10 | −$16.90 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $171 | −$8.56 | −$33.56 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $155 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% | $176 | −$29.40 |
| 50% | $180 | −$25.23 |
| 75% | $184 | −$21.06 |
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 Kaka [Autograph Orange] #145 — FAQ
Is Kaka [Autograph Orange] #145 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kaka [Autograph Orange] #145 brings $188 versus $155 raw — a $33.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($171) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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