Is Passimian worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 8.5 copies of Passimian sell for $32.66, only $23.00 above the $9.66 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.66
- CGC 8.5
- $32.66
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 — CGC 8.5 | $32.66 | −$2.00 | −$27.00 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $9.00 | −$25.66 | −$50.66 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $9.66 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | — | $32.66 |
| 8 | $9.00 | — |
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Grading Passimian — FAQ
Is Passimian worth grading?
CGC 8.5 copies of Passimian sell for $32.66, only $23.00 above the $9.66 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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