Is Blake Swihart #180 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Blake Swihart #180 sell for $16.99, only $16.29 above the $0.70 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.70
- Grade 9.5
- $16.99
- PSA 9
- $9.99
- Gem premium
- 24×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $16.99 | −$8.71 | −$33.71 | −$134 |
| PSA 9 | $9.99 | −$15.71 | −$40.71 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.70 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% | $11.74 | −$38.96 |
| 50% | $13.49 | −$37.21 |
| 75% | $15.24 | −$35.46 |
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 Swihart #180 — FAQ
Is Blake Swihart #180 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Blake Swihart #180 sell for $16.99, only $16.29 above the $0.70 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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