Is Kabuto worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 6 Kabuto brings $33.74 versus $0.34 raw — a $33.40 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.34
- PSA 6
- $33.74
- PSA 9
- $24.07
- Gem premium
- 99×
- 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 6 | $33.74 | +$8.40 | −$16.60 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $24.07 | −$1.27 | −$26.27 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $0.34 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% | $26.49 | −$23.85 |
| 50% | $28.91 | −$21.43 |
| 75% | $31.32 | −$19.02 |
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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | — | $11.00 |
| 9 | $24.07 | — |
| 6 | $33.74 | — |
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Grading Kabuto — FAQ
Is Kabuto worth grading?
A PSA 6 Kabuto brings $33.74 versus $0.34 raw — a $33.40 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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