Grading
Card Grading ROI Calculator: Is It Worth Grading?
Compare selling a card raw versus graded: enter raw value, expected graded value, grading cost and fees to see profit, ROI and break-even.
Result
Your result
- Net if sold graded
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- Extra vs. selling raw
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- Return on grading spend
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- Graded value to break even
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Enter raw value, expected graded value and grading cost.
How to use it
- Look up recent sold prices for the raw card and for the grade you expect.
- Enter the grading fee you will actually pay and your shipping cost.
- Add a selling fee % if you will sell on a marketplace.
Net graded = graded value × (1 − fee%) − grading cost − shipping. Extra = net graded − raw value × (1 − fee%). ROI = extra ÷ (grading cost + shipping).
The grade you get is never guaranteed. Use real recent sales, and also try the result with one grade lower.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about this tool
How do I know if a Pokémon card is worth grading?
Subtract grading and shipping costs from the expected graded sale, then compare with what the card sells for raw. If the extra is small or negative, grading is not worth it.
What graded value do I need to break even?
Break-even graded value = (raw value × (1 − fee%) + grading cost + shipping) ÷ (1 − fee%). The calculator shows it for you.