Is Emeka Okafor [Autograph] #167 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Emeka Okafor [Autograph] #167 brings $42.00 versus $8.08 raw — a $33.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.08
- Grade 9.5
- $42.00
- PSA 9
- $19.99
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $42.00 | +$8.92 | −$16.08 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $19.99 | −$13.09 | −$38.09 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $8.08 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% | $25.49 | −$32.59 |
| 50% | $30.99 | −$27.09 |
| 75% | $36.50 | −$21.58 |
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 Emeka Okafor [Autograph] #167 — FAQ
Is Emeka Okafor [Autograph] #167 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Emeka Okafor [Autograph] #167 brings $42.00 versus $8.08 raw — a $33.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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