Is Ladd McConkey [Orange Wave] #SS-LMY worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Ladd McConkey [Orange Wave] #SS-LMY brings $66.00 versus $36.25 raw — a $29.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $36.25
- Grade 9.5
- $66.00
- PSA 9
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $66.00 | +$4.75 | −$20.25 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $60.00 | −$1.25 | −$26.25 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $36.25 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% | $61.50 | −$24.75 |
| 50% | $63.00 | −$23.25 |
| 75% | $64.50 | −$21.75 |
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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Is Ladd McConkey [Orange Wave] #SS-LMY worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ladd McConkey [Orange Wave] #SS-LMY brings $66.00 versus $36.25 raw — a $29.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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