Is Ally of Justice Catastor DTP1-EN031 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Ally of Justice Catastor DTP1-EN031 brings $1,020 versus $994 raw — a $25.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($928) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $994
- Grade 9.5
- $1,020
- PSA 9
- $928
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $1,020 | +$0.80 | −$24.20 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $928 | −$91.70 | −$117 | −$217 |
Net = sale price − $994 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% | $951 | −$93.58 |
| 50% | $974 | −$70.45 |
| 75% | $997 | −$47.33 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $1,020 |
| 9 | $928 |
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Grading Ally of Justice Catastor DTP1-EN031 — FAQ
Is Ally of Justice Catastor DTP1-EN031 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ally of Justice Catastor DTP1-EN031 brings $1,020 versus $994 raw — a $25.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($928) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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