Is A Need Beyond Reason #72 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 A Need Beyond Reason #72 brings $29.00 versus $1.11 raw — a $27.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.11
- Grade 9.5
- $29.00
- PSA 9
- $26.02
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $29.00 | +$2.89 | −$22.11 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $26.02 | −$0.09 | −$25.09 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$6.12 | −$31.12 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $1.11 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% | $26.77 | −$24.34 |
| 50% | $27.51 | −$23.60 |
| 75% | $28.25 | −$22.86 |
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 A Need Beyond Reason #72 — FAQ
Is A Need Beyond Reason #72 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 A Need Beyond Reason #72 brings $29.00 versus $1.11 raw — a $27.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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