Is Ben Simmons [Pink] #1 worth grading?

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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in Grade 9.5

A Grade 9.5 Ben Simmons [Pink] #1 sells for $119 against $9.99 raw: a $109 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.

Raw (NM): $9.99
Grade 9.5: $119
Gem premium: 12×
As of: Jul 11, 2026

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Ben Simmons [Pink] #1: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…	Sells for	Economy / bulk (~$25.00)	Standard (~$50.00)	Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 9.5	$119	+$83.51	+$58.51	−$41.49

Net = sale price − $9.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

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Ben Simmons [Pink] #1 graded prices by company and grade
Grade	Graded
9.5	$119

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Grading Ben Simmons [Pink] #1 — FAQ

Is Ben Simmons [Pink] #1 worth grading?

A Grade 9.5 Ben Simmons [Pink] #1 sells for $119 against $9.99 raw: a $109 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.

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