What players are trying to solve
Searches focus on the Grader NPC, Shopping Mall flow, grade tiers, Gem skips, Lucky Grading, and profit impact.
Storage Hunters Item Grading (July 2026) - Grader NPC, Grades & Lucky Grading
Use this page before paying for or waiting on a grade, especially when the expected sale uplift is unclear.
What to do first
Find the Grader flow in the Shopping Mall, check the displayed time or Gem option, and grade selectively when the possible resale improvement justifies the cost and delay.
What is known
Fresh July written and video coverage supports the flow and vocabulary. Exact probabilities, value multipliers, and Lucky Grading effects remain unconfirmed.
Walkthrough
How to use this page
Use these steps while you play, then follow the related pages when you need prices, codes, quests, or status notes.
Record the item and total cost first
Keep the bid, condition, mutation, and ungraded sale estimate visible.
Use the live timer and Gem option
Public sources mention a wait and Gem skip; read the current interface.
Recalculate profit
A better label only helps when sale price exceeds all costs by a useful margin.
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FAQ
Item Grading quick answers
Where is the Grader NPC?
Current guides place grading in the Shopping Mall progression flow.
Can Gems skip grading time?
Fresh guides report an option; confirm the current amount in the live UI.
Does grading always increase profit?
No. Bid, condition, mutation, fees, grading cost, and final grade all matter.