Is Ho-Oh BREAK worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 6 Ho-Oh BREAK brings $68.76 versus $38.45 raw — a $30.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.69) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $38.45
- PSA 6
- $68.76
- PSA 9
- $30.69
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $68.76 | +$5.31 | −$19.69 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $30.69 | −$32.76 | −$57.76 | −$158 |
| PSA 8 | $66.94 | +$3.49 | −$21.51 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $38.45 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% | $40.21 | −$48.24 |
| 50% | $49.73 | −$38.73 |
| 75% | $59.24 | −$29.21 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Ho-Oh BREAK — FAQ
Is Ho-Oh BREAK worth grading?
A PSA 6 Ho-Oh BREAK brings $68.76 versus $38.45 raw — a $30.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.69) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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