Is De'Aaron Fox [Gold] #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 De'Aaron Fox [Gold] #5 sells for $195 against $150 raw: a $45.01 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($178) 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)
- $150
- Grade 9.5
- $195
- PSA 9
- $178
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $195 | +$20.01 | −$4.99 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $178 | +$2.51 | −$22.49 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $150 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% | $182 | −$18.12 |
| 50% | $186 | −$13.74 |
| 75% | $191 | −$9.37 |
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 De'Aaron Fox [Gold] #5 — FAQ
Is De'Aaron Fox [Gold] #5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 De'Aaron Fox [Gold] #5 sells for $195 against $150 raw: a $45.01 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($178) 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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