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Is Mikal Bridges [Ball Low Autograph Playoff] #144 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Mikal Bridges [Ball Low Autograph Playoff] #144 brings $121 versus $89.00 raw — a $32.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($110) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $89.00
- Grade 9.5
- $121
- PSA 9
- $110
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $121 | +$7.00 | −$18.00 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $110 | −$3.77 | −$28.77 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $89.00 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% | $113 | −$26.08 |
| 50% | $116 | −$23.38 |
| 75% | $118 | −$20.69 |
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 | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $121 |
| 9 | $110 |
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Grading Mikal Bridges [Ball Low Autograph Playoff] #144 — FAQ
Is Mikal Bridges [Ball Low Autograph Playoff] #144 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mikal Bridges [Ball Low Autograph Playoff] #144 brings $121 versus $89.00 raw — a $32.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($110) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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