Is Bob Purkey worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 7 Bob Purkey brings $34.95 versus $9.52 raw — a $25.43 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)
- $9.52
- Grade 7
- $34.95
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 7 | $34.95 | +$0.43 | −$24.57 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $9.52 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Bob Purkey — FAQ
Is Bob Purkey worth grading?
A Grade 7 Bob Purkey brings $34.95 versus $9.52 raw — a $25.43 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.
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