Is Gambit [Orange Refractor] #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Gambit [Orange Refractor] #3 sells for $146 against $98.61 raw: a $47.39 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($133) 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)
- $98.61
- Grade 9.5
- $146
- PSA 9
- $133
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 9.5 | $146 | +$22.39 | −$2.61 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $133 | +$8.89 | −$16.11 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $98.61 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% | $136 | −$12.73 |
| 50% | $139 | −$9.36 |
| 75% | $143 | −$5.98 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $146 |
| 9 | $133 |
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Is Gambit [Orange Refractor] #3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Gambit [Orange Refractor] #3 sells for $146 against $98.61 raw: a $47.39 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($133) 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.
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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