Is Mo Bamba [Autograph Holo] #160 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Mo Bamba [Autograph Holo] #160 brings $36.00 versus $7.99 raw — a $28.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.63) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.99
- Grade 9.5
- $36.00
- PSA 9
- $32.63
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $36.00 | +$3.01 | −$21.99 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $32.63 | −$0.36 | −$25.36 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $26.51 | −$6.48 | −$31.48 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $7.99 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% | $33.47 | −$24.52 |
| 50% | $34.31 | −$23.68 |
| 75% | $35.16 | −$22.83 |
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 Mo Bamba [Autograph Holo] #160 — FAQ
Is Mo Bamba [Autograph Holo] #160 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mo Bamba [Autograph Holo] #160 brings $36.00 versus $7.99 raw — a $28.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.63) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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