Is Doctor Doom [Red Gold Lazer] #148 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Doctor Doom [Red Gold Lazer] #148 brings $248 versus $204 raw — a $43.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($225) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $204
- Grade 9.5
- $248
- PSA 9
- $225
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 9.5 | $248 | +$18.78 | −$6.22 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $225 | −$4.22 | −$29.22 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $204 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% | $231 | −$23.47 |
| 50% | $237 | −$17.72 |
| 75% | $242 | −$11.97 |
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 | $248 |
| 9 | $225 |
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Grading Doctor Doom [Red Gold Lazer] #148 — FAQ
Is Doctor Doom [Red Gold Lazer] #148 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Doctor Doom [Red Gold Lazer] #148 brings $248 versus $204 raw — a $43.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($225) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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