Is Yao Ming [Chrome] #1 worth grading?

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Worth grading only if it gems

A Grade 8 Yao Ming [Chrome] #1 brings $30.16 versus $0.99 raw — a $29.17 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.

Raw (NM): $0.99
Grade 8: $30.16
Gem premium: 30×
As of: Sep 4, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Yao Ming [Chrome] #1: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…	Sells for	Economy / bulk (~$25.00)	Standard (~$50.00)	Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 8	$30.16	+$4.17	−$20.83	−$121
PSA 8	$30.16	+$4.17	−$20.83	−$121

Net = sale price − $0.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

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Yao Ming [Chrome] #1 graded prices by company and grade
Grade	Graded
8	$30.16

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