Is Sam Wilson [Purple Sapphire] #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Sam Wilson [Purple Sapphire] #23 brings $165 versus $136 raw — a $28.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($150) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $136
- Grade 9.5
- $165
- PSA 9
- $150
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $165 | +$3.75 | −$21.25 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $150 | −$11.26 | −$36.26 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $136 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% | $154 | −$32.51 |
| 50% | $157 | −$28.75 |
| 75% | $161 | −$25.00 |
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 | $165 |
| 9 | $150 |
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Is Sam Wilson [Purple Sapphire] #23 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sam Wilson [Purple Sapphire] #23 brings $165 versus $136 raw — a $28.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($150) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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