Is Kamala Khan [Red Sapphire] #45 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Kamala Khan [Red Sapphire] #45 brings $275 versus $250 raw — a $25.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($250) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $250
- Grade 9.5
- $275
- PSA 9
- $250
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $275 | +$0.00 | −$25.00 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $250 | −$25.00 | −$50.00 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $250 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% | $256 | −$43.75 |
| 50% | $263 | −$37.50 |
| 75% | $269 | −$31.25 |
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 | $275 |
| 9 | $250 |
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Is Kamala Khan [Red Sapphire] #45 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kamala Khan [Red Sapphire] #45 brings $275 versus $250 raw — a $25.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($250) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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