Is Stakataka worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Stakataka brings $33.00 versus $7.22 raw — a $25.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.22
- PSA 8
- $33.00
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $33.00 | +$0.78 | −$24.22 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$17.22 | −$42.22 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $33.00 | +$0.78 | −$24.22 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $7.22 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% | $19.50 | −$37.72 |
| 50% | $24.00 | −$33.22 |
| 75% | $28.50 | −$28.72 |
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 | $15.00 |
| 8 | $33.00 |
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Grading Stakataka — FAQ
Is Stakataka worth grading?
A PSA 8 Stakataka brings $33.00 versus $7.22 raw — a $25.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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