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Is Venom [Gold Refractor] #MI-8 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Venom [Gold Refractor] #MI-8 brings $127 versus $99.63 raw — a $27.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($116) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $99.63
- Grade 9.5
- $127
- PSA 9
- $116
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $127 | +$2.37 | −$22.63 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $116 | −$8.74 | −$33.74 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $99.63 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% | $119 | −$30.96 |
| 50% | $121 | −$28.19 |
| 75% | $124 | −$25.41 |
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 Venom [Gold Refractor] #MI-8 — FAQ
Is Venom [Gold Refractor] #MI-8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Venom [Gold Refractor] #MI-8 brings $127 versus $99.63 raw — a $27.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($116) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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