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Is Bam Adebayo [Purple] #86 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Bam Adebayo [Purple] #86 brings $75.00 versus $45.00 raw — a $30.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($68.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $45.00
- Grade 9.5
- $75.00
- PSA 9
- $68.31
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $75.00 | +$5.00 | −$20.00 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $68.31 | −$1.69 | −$26.69 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $44.87 | −$25.13 | −$50.13 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $45.00 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% | $69.98 | −$25.02 |
| 50% | $71.66 | −$23.34 |
| 75% | $73.33 | −$21.67 |
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 | $75.00 |
| 9 | $68.31 |
| 8 | $44.87 |
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Grading Bam Adebayo [Purple] #86 — FAQ
Is Bam Adebayo [Purple] #86 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bam Adebayo [Purple] #86 brings $75.00 versus $45.00 raw — a $30.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($68.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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