Is Leo Carlsson #CS-LC worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Leo Carlsson #CS-LC sell for $109, only $19.01 above the $89.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($99.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $89.99
- Grade 9.5
- $109
- PSA 9
- $99.51
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $109 | −$5.99 | −$30.99 | −$131 |
| PSA 9 | $99.51 | −$15.48 | −$40.48 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $89.99 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% | $102 | −$38.11 |
| 50% | $104 | −$35.73 |
| 75% | $107 | −$33.36 |
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 Leo Carlsson #CS-LC — FAQ
Is Leo Carlsson #CS-LC worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Leo Carlsson #CS-LC sell for $109, only $19.01 above the $89.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($99.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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