Is Rivaldo #SA-RI worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Rivaldo #SA-RI brings $74.00 versus $47.18 raw — a $26.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($67.58) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $47.18
- Grade 9.5
- $74.00
- PSA 9
- $67.58
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $74.00 | +$1.82 | −$23.18 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $67.58 | −$4.60 | −$29.60 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $47.18 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% | $69.19 | −$27.99 |
| 50% | $70.79 | −$26.39 |
| 75% | $72.39 | −$24.79 |
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 Rivaldo #SA-RI — FAQ
Is Rivaldo #SA-RI worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Rivaldo #SA-RI brings $74.00 versus $47.18 raw — a $26.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($67.58) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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