Is Kaoru Mitoma [Neon Blue Flood Electric Etch] #26 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Kaoru Mitoma [Neon Blue Flood Electric Etch] #26 brings $110 versus $77.00 raw — a $33.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $77.00
- Grade 9.5
- $110
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $110 | +$8.00 | −$17.00 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | −$2.00 | −$27.00 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $77.00 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% | $103 | −$24.50 |
| 50% | $105 | −$22.00 |
| 75% | $108 | −$19.50 |
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 Kaoru Mitoma [Neon Blue Flood Electric Etch] #26 — FAQ
Is Kaoru Mitoma [Neon Blue Flood Electric Etch] #26 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kaoru Mitoma [Neon Blue Flood Electric Etch] #26 brings $110 versus $77.00 raw — a $33.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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