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Is Amen Thompson [Player Number] #176 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Amen Thompson [Player Number] #176 sells for $312 against $242 raw: a $69.78 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($284) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $242
- Grade 9.5
- $312
- PSA 9
- $284
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $312 | +$44.78 | +$19.78 | −$80.22 |
| PSA 9 | $284 | +$16.78 | −$8.22 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $242 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% | $291 | −$1.22 |
| 50% | $298 | +$5.78 |
| 75% | $305 | +$12.78 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $312 |
| 9 | $284 |
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Grading Amen Thompson [Player Number] #176 — FAQ
Is Amen Thompson [Player Number] #176 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Amen Thompson [Player Number] #176 sells for $312 against $242 raw: a $69.78 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($284) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What gem rate makes grading Amen Thompson [Player Number] #176 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Amen Thompson [Player Number] #176 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $284).
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