Is Dwight Howard Limited Warm Ups Autograph #61 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Dwight Howard Limited Warm Ups Autograph #61 brings $77.00 versus $46.55 raw — a $30.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($70.40) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $46.55
- Grade 9.5
- $77.00
- PSA 9
- $70.40
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $77.00 | +$5.45 | −$19.55 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $70.40 | −$1.15 | −$26.15 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $46.55 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% | $72.05 | −$24.50 |
| 50% | $73.70 | −$22.85 |
| 75% | $75.35 | −$21.20 |
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 Dwight Howard Limited Warm Ups Autograph #61 — FAQ
Is Dwight Howard Limited Warm Ups Autograph #61 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dwight Howard Limited Warm Ups Autograph #61 brings $77.00 versus $46.55 raw — a $30.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($70.40) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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