Is Robert Gallery [Prev. Ticket Auto. Emerald] #168 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Robert Gallery [Prev. Ticket Auto. Emerald] #168 brings $68.00 versus $40.50 raw — a $27.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($62.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $40.50
- Grade 9.5
- $68.00
- PSA 9
- $62.00
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $68.00 | +$2.50 | −$22.50 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $62.00 | −$3.50 | −$28.50 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $56.00 | −$9.50 | −$34.50 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $40.50 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% | $63.50 | −$27.00 |
| 50% | $65.00 | −$25.50 |
| 75% | $66.50 | −$24.00 |
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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Grading Robert Gallery [Prev. Ticket Auto. Emerald] #168 — FAQ
Is Robert Gallery [Prev. Ticket Auto. Emerald] #168 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Robert Gallery [Prev. Ticket Auto. Emerald] #168 brings $68.00 versus $40.50 raw — a $27.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($62.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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