Is Hideo Nomo #206 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Hideo Nomo #206 sells for $98.00 against $6.43 raw: a $91.57 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.74) 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)
- $6.43
- Grade 9.5
- $98.00
- PSA 9
- $88.74
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $98.00 | +$66.57 | +$41.57 | −$58.43 |
| PSA 9 | $88.74 | +$57.31 | +$32.31 | −$67.69 |
| PSA 8 | $6.91 | −$24.52 | −$49.52 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $6.43 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% | $91.05 | +$34.63 |
| 50% | $93.37 | +$36.94 |
| 75% | $95.69 | +$39.25 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $98.00 |
| 9 | $88.74 |
| 8 | $6.91 |
| 7 | $6.00 |
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Grading Hideo Nomo #206 — FAQ
Is Hideo Nomo #206 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Hideo Nomo #206 sells for $98.00 against $6.43 raw: a $91.57 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.74) 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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