Is Venom [Purple Shimmer] #149 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Venom [Purple Shimmer] #149 brings $165 versus $71.50 raw — a $93.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $71.50
- Grade 8
- $165
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Aug 15, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 8 | $165 | +$68.50 | +$43.50 | −$56.50 |
| PSA 8 | $165 | +$68.50 | +$43.50 | −$56.50 |
Net = sale price − $71.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $165 |
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Grading Venom [Purple Shimmer] #149 — FAQ
Is Venom [Purple Shimmer] #149 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Venom [Purple Shimmer] #149 brings $165 versus $71.50 raw — a $93.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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