Is Tyler Ulis #83 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Tyler Ulis #83 sell for $14.99, only $13.81 above the $1.18 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.18
- Grade 9.5
- $14.99
- PSA 9
- $5.07
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $14.99 | −$11.19 | −$36.19 | −$136 |
| PSA 9 | $5.07 | −$21.11 | −$46.11 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.18 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% | $7.55 | −$43.63 |
| 50% | $10.03 | −$41.15 |
| 75% | $12.51 | −$38.67 |
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 Tyler Ulis #83 — FAQ
Is Tyler Ulis #83 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Tyler Ulis #83 sell for $14.99, only $13.81 above the $1.18 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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