Is Magneto [Promo] worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Magneto [Promo] sells for $103 against $11.35 raw: a $91.65 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($94.05) 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)
- $11.35
- Grade 9.5
- $103
- PSA 9
- $94.05
- Gem premium
- 9.1×
- 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 | $103 | +$66.65 | +$41.65 | −$58.35 |
| PSA 9 | $94.05 | +$57.70 | +$32.70 | −$67.30 |
| PSA 8 | $60.00 | +$23.65 | −$1.35 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $11.35 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% | $96.29 | +$34.94 |
| 50% | $98.53 | +$37.18 |
| 75% | $101 | +$39.41 |
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 Magneto [Promo] — FAQ
Is Magneto [Promo] worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Magneto [Promo] sells for $103 against $11.35 raw: a $91.65 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($94.05) 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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