Is Silver Sable 40th Anniversary #MA-17 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Silver Sable 40th Anniversary #MA-17 brings $28.00 versus $1.50 raw — a $26.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.50
- Grade 9.5
- $28.00
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $28.00 | +$1.50 | −$23.50 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$1.50 | −$26.50 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 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% | $25.75 | −$25.75 |
| 50% | $26.50 | −$25.00 |
| 75% | $27.25 | −$24.25 |
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 | $28.00 |
| 9 | $25.00 |
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Is Silver Sable 40th Anniversary #MA-17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Silver Sable 40th Anniversary #MA-17 brings $28.00 versus $1.50 raw — a $26.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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