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Is Venom [Human Torch] #149 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Venom [Human Torch] #149 brings $263 versus $232 raw — a $31.40 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($240) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $232
- Grade 9.5
- $263
- PSA 9
- $240
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $263 | +$6.40 | −$18.60 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $240 | −$17.10 | −$42.10 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $200 | −$56.60 | −$81.60 | −$182 |
Net = sale price − $232 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% | $245 | −$36.22 |
| 50% | $251 | −$30.35 |
| 75% | $257 | −$24.47 |
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 Venom [Human Torch] #149 — FAQ
Is Venom [Human Torch] #149 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Venom [Human Torch] #149 brings $263 versus $232 raw — a $31.40 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($240) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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