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Is Carnage vs. Venom [Gems] #BS-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Carnage vs. Venom [Gems] #BS-5 sells for $2,374 against $897 raw: a $1,477 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,158) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $897
- Grade 9.5
- $2,374
- PSA 9
- $2,158
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $2,374 | +$1,452 | +$1,427 | +$1,327 |
| PSA 9 | $2,158 | +$1,236 | +$1,211 | +$1,111 |
Net = sale price − $897 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% | $2,212 | +$1,265 |
| 50% | $2,266 | +$1,319 |
| 75% | $2,320 | +$1,373 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Carnage vs. Venom [Gems] #BS-5 — FAQ
Is Carnage vs. Venom [Gems] #BS-5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Carnage vs. Venom [Gems] #BS-5 sells for $2,374 against $897 raw: a $1,477 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,158) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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