Is Luther Burden III #55BV-LB worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Luther Burden III #55BV-LB brings $97.00 versus $65.00 raw — a $32.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($88.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $65.00
- Grade 9.5
- $97.00
- PSA 9
- $88.00
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $97.00 | +$7.00 | −$18.00 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $88.00 | −$2.00 | −$27.00 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $65.00 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% | $90.25 | −$24.75 |
| 50% | $92.50 | −$22.50 |
| 75% | $94.75 | −$20.25 |
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 Luther Burden III #55BV-LB — FAQ
Is Luther Burden III #55BV-LB worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Luther Burden III #55BV-LB brings $97.00 versus $65.00 raw — a $32.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($88.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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