Is Arturs Silovs [Outburst Gold] #485 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Arturs Silovs [Outburst Gold] #485 sells for $5,500 against $2,560 raw: a $2,940 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,000) 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)
- $2,560
- Grade 9.5
- $5,500
- PSA 9
- $5,000
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $5,500 | +$2,915 | +$2,890 | +$2,790 |
| PSA 9 | $5,000 | +$2,415 | +$2,390 | +$2,290 |
Net = sale price − $2,560 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% | $5,125 | +$2,515 |
| 50% | $5,250 | +$2,640 |
| 75% | $5,375 | +$2,765 |
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 Arturs Silovs [Outburst Gold] #485 — FAQ
Is Arturs Silovs [Outburst Gold] #485 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Arturs Silovs [Outburst Gold] #485 sells for $5,500 against $2,560 raw: a $2,940 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,000) 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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