Is William Contreras [Purple] #BA-WC1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 William Contreras [Purple] #BA-WC1 brings $52.00 versus $24.27 raw — a $27.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($47.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $24.27
- Grade 9.5
- $52.00
- PSA 9
- $47.00
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $52.00 | +$2.73 | −$22.27 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $47.00 | −$2.27 | −$27.27 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $24.27 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% | $48.25 | −$26.02 |
| 50% | $49.50 | −$24.77 |
| 75% | $50.75 | −$23.52 |
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 William Contreras [Purple] #BA-WC1 — FAQ
Is William Contreras [Purple] #BA-WC1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 William Contreras [Purple] #BA-WC1 brings $52.00 versus $24.27 raw — a $27.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($47.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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