Is Bobby Bonilla #578 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Bobby Bonilla #578 brings $28.84 versus $1.55 raw — a $27.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.55
- Grade 9.5
- $28.84
- PSA 9
- $12.00
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $28.84 | +$2.29 | −$22.71 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $12.00 | −$14.55 | −$39.55 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$19.05 | −$44.05 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.55 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% | $16.21 | −$35.34 |
| 50% | $20.42 | −$31.13 |
| 75% | $24.63 | −$26.92 |
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 Bobby Bonilla #578 — FAQ
Is Bobby Bonilla #578 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bobby Bonilla #578 brings $28.84 versus $1.55 raw — a $27.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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