Is Colt Emerson [Gold] #DPP-17 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Colt Emerson [Gold] #DPP-17 brings $67.49 versus $25.74 raw — a $41.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $25.74
- Grade 9.5
- $67.49
- PSA 9
- $26.80
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $67.49 | +$16.75 | −$8.25 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $26.80 | −$23.94 | −$48.94 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $25.74 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% | $36.97 | −$38.77 |
| 50% | $47.14 | −$28.60 |
| 75% | $57.32 | −$18.42 |
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 Colt Emerson [Gold] #DPP-17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Colt Emerson [Gold] #DPP-17 brings $67.49 versus $25.74 raw — a $41.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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