Is Blake Griffin [Draft Picks Light Blue] #155 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Blake Griffin [Draft Picks Light Blue] #155 brings $51.25 versus $19.99 raw — a $31.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.99
- Grade 9.5
- $51.25
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $51.25 | +$6.26 | −$18.74 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | −$9.99 | −$34.99 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 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% | $39.06 | −$30.93 |
| 50% | $43.13 | −$26.86 |
| 75% | $47.19 | −$22.80 |
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 Blake Griffin [Draft Picks Light Blue] #155 — FAQ
Is Blake Griffin [Draft Picks Light Blue] #155 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Blake Griffin [Draft Picks Light Blue] #155 brings $51.25 versus $19.99 raw — a $31.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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