Is Puka Nacua [Ice] #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Puka Nacua [Ice] #13 sells for $123 against $57.37 raw: a $65.63 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($112) 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)
- $57.37
- Grade 9.5
- $123
- PSA 9
- $112
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $123 | +$40.63 | +$15.63 | −$84.37 |
| PSA 9 | $112 | +$29.63 | +$4.63 | −$95.37 |
Net = sale price − $57.37 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% | $115 | +$7.38 |
| 50% | $118 | +$10.13 |
| 75% | $120 | +$12.88 |
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 Puka Nacua [Ice] #13 — FAQ
Is Puka Nacua [Ice] #13 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Puka Nacua [Ice] #13 sells for $123 against $57.37 raw: a $65.63 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($112) 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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