Is Lanturn worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Lanturn brings $29.95 versus $0.23 raw — a $29.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.23
- PSA 8
- $29.95
- PSA 9
- $19.99
- Gem premium
- 130×
- 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 — PSA 8 | $29.95 | +$4.72 | −$20.28 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $19.99 | −$5.24 | −$30.24 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $29.95 | +$4.72 | −$20.28 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $0.23 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% | $22.48 | −$27.75 |
| 50% | $24.97 | −$25.26 |
| 75% | $27.46 | −$22.77 |
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 | PSA |
|---|---|
| 9 | $19.99 |
| 8 | $29.95 |
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Grading Lanturn — FAQ
Is Lanturn worth grading?
A PSA 8 Lanturn brings $29.95 versus $0.23 raw — a $29.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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