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Is Max Verstappen [Orange Logofractor] #1954-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Max Verstappen [Orange Logofractor] #1954-1 brings $144 versus $115 raw — a $29.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($131) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $115
- Grade 9.5
- $144
- PSA 9
- $131
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $144 | +$4.00 | −$21.00 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $131 | −$9.10 | −$34.10 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $115 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% | $134 | −$30.82 |
| 50% | $137 | −$27.55 |
| 75% | $141 | −$24.28 |
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 | $144 |
| 9 | $131 |
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Grading Max Verstappen [Orange Logofractor] #1954-1 — FAQ
Is Max Verstappen [Orange Logofractor] #1954-1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Max Verstappen [Orange Logofractor] #1954-1 brings $144 versus $115 raw — a $29.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($131) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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