Is Nikita Nesterenko [Red Prism] #R-NN worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Nikita Nesterenko [Red Prism] #R-NN sells for $73.00 against $6.27 raw: a $66.73 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.00) 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)
- $6.27
- Grade 9.5
- $73.00
- PSA 9
- $66.00
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $73.00 | +$41.73 | +$16.73 | −$83.27 |
| PSA 9 | $66.00 | +$34.73 | +$9.73 | −$90.27 |
| PSA 8 | $60.00 | +$28.73 | +$3.73 | −$96.27 |
Net = sale price − $6.27 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% | $67.75 | +$11.48 |
| 50% | $69.50 | +$13.23 |
| 75% | $71.25 | +$14.98 |
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 Nikita Nesterenko [Red Prism] #R-NN — FAQ
Is Nikita Nesterenko [Red Prism] #R-NN worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Nikita Nesterenko [Red Prism] #R-NN sells for $73.00 against $6.27 raw: a $66.73 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.00) 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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