Is Heatran worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A BGS 9 Heatran brings $244 versus $110 raw — a $134 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($74.39) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $110
- BGS 9
- $244
- PSA 9
- $74.39
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — BGS 9 | $244 | +$109 | +$83.52 | −$16.48 |
| PSA 9 | $74.39 | −$60.59 | −$85.59 | −$186 |
| PSA 8 | $94.36 | −$40.62 | −$65.62 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $110 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% | $117 | −$43.31 |
| 50% | $159 | −$1.04 |
| 75% | $201 | +$41.24 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 51%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Heatran — FAQ
Is Heatran worth grading?
A BGS 9 Heatran brings $244 versus $110 raw — a $134 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($74.39) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading Heatran break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Heatran breaks even when it gems about 51% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $74.39).
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