Is Joel Embiid [Bonus Shots Purple] #163 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Joel Embiid [Bonus Shots Purple] #163 brings $91.00 versus $61.79 raw — a $29.21 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($82.59) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $61.79
- Grade 9.5
- $91.00
- PSA 9
- $82.59
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $91.00 | +$4.21 | −$20.79 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $82.59 | −$4.20 | −$29.20 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $45.85 | −$40.94 | −$65.94 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $61.79 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% | $84.69 | −$27.10 |
| 50% | $86.80 | −$24.99 |
| 75% | $88.90 | −$22.89 |
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 Joel Embiid [Bonus Shots Purple] #163 — FAQ
Is Joel Embiid [Bonus Shots Purple] #163 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Joel Embiid [Bonus Shots Purple] #163 brings $91.00 versus $61.79 raw — a $29.21 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($82.59) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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