Is Kang the Conqueror [Red Wave] #181 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Kang the Conqueror [Red Wave] #181 sell for $100, only $0.00 above the $144 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $144
- Grade 9.5
- $100
- Gem premium
- 0.7×
- 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 | $100 | −$68.75 | −$93.75 | −$194 |
Net = sale price − $144 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 |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $100 |
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Grading Kang the Conqueror [Red Wave] #181 — FAQ
Is Kang the Conqueror [Red Wave] #181 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Kang the Conqueror [Red Wave] #181 sell for $100, only $0.00 above the $144 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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