Is Zhaire Smith [Autograph Holo] #154 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Zhaire Smith [Autograph Holo] #154 brings $29.00 versus $1.15 raw — a $27.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.15
- Grade 9.5
- $29.00
- PSA 9
- $25.97
- Gem premium
- 25×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $29.00 | +$2.85 | −$22.15 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $25.97 | −$0.18 | −$25.18 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $1.15 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% | $26.73 | −$24.42 |
| 50% | $27.48 | −$23.66 |
| 75% | $28.24 | −$22.91 |
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 Zhaire Smith [Autograph Holo] #154 — FAQ
Is Zhaire Smith [Autograph Holo] #154 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Zhaire Smith [Autograph Holo] #154 brings $29.00 versus $1.15 raw — a $27.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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