Is Mike Bibby #33 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Mike Bibby #33 brings $72.00 versus $45.88 raw — a $26.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($65.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $45.88
- Grade 9.5
- $72.00
- PSA 9
- $65.21
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $72.00 | +$1.12 | −$23.88 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $65.21 | −$5.67 | −$30.67 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $45.88 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% | $66.91 | −$28.97 |
| 50% | $68.60 | −$27.28 |
| 75% | $70.30 | −$25.58 |
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 Mike Bibby #33 — FAQ
Is Mike Bibby #33 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Bibby #33 brings $72.00 versus $45.88 raw — a $26.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($65.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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