Is Hideo Nomo #203 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Hideo Nomo #203 sells for $50.00 against $8.96 raw: a $41.04 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.51) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.96
- Grade 9.5
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $45.51
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- 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 | $50.00 | +$16.04 | −$8.96 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $45.51 | +$11.55 | −$13.45 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $8.96 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% | $46.63 | −$12.33 |
| 50% | $47.75 | −$11.21 |
| 75% | $48.88 | −$10.08 |
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 Hideo Nomo #203 — FAQ
Is Hideo Nomo #203 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Hideo Nomo #203 sells for $50.00 against $8.96 raw: a $41.04 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.51) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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