Is Sabretooth [Red Precious Metal Gems] #38 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.5× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Sabretooth [Red Precious Metal Gems] #38 sells for $699 against $156 raw: a $544 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $156
- Grade 8
- $699
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- As of
- Aug 15, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 8 | $699 | +$519 | +$494 | +$394 |
| PSA 8 | $699 | +$519 | +$494 | +$394 |
Net = sale price − $156 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $699 |
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Is Sabretooth [Red Precious Metal Gems] #38 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Sabretooth [Red Precious Metal Gems] #38 sells for $699 against $156 raw: a $544 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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