Is Jonathan Bender #160 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9 copies of Jonathan Bender #160 sell for $4.04, only $3.02 above the $1.02 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.04) 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)
- $1.02
- Grade 9
- $4.04
- PSA 9
- $4.04
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $4.04 | −$21.98 | −$46.98 | −$147 |
| PSA 9 | $4.04 | −$21.98 | −$46.98 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $1.02 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% | $4.04 | −$46.98 |
| 50% | $4.04 | −$46.98 |
| 75% | $4.04 | −$46.98 |
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 Jonathan Bender #160 — FAQ
Is Jonathan Bender #160 worth grading?
Grade 9 copies of Jonathan Bender #160 sell for $4.04, only $3.02 above the $1.02 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.04) 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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