Is Blake Griffin [Gold] #177 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Blake Griffin [Gold] #177 brings $28.56 versus $3.44 raw — a $25.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.44
- Grade 9.5
- $28.56
- PSA 9
- $10.50
- Gem premium
- 8.3×
- 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 | $28.56 | +$0.12 | −$24.88 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $10.50 | −$17.94 | −$42.94 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $3.44 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% | $15.02 | −$38.42 |
| 50% | $19.53 | −$33.91 |
| 75% | $24.04 | −$29.40 |
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 [Gold] #177 — FAQ
Is Blake Griffin [Gold] #177 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Blake Griffin [Gold] #177 brings $28.56 versus $3.44 raw — a $25.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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