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 $97.00 against $6.40 raw: a $90.60 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.28) 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)
- $6.40
- Grade 9.5
- $97.00
- PSA 9
- $88.28
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $97.00 | +$65.60 | +$40.60 | −$59.40 |
| PSA 9 | $88.28 | +$56.88 | +$31.88 | −$68.12 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$21.41 | −$46.41 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.40 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% | $90.46 | +$34.06 |
| 50% | $92.64 | +$36.24 |
| 75% | $94.82 | +$38.42 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Hideo Nomo #206 — FAQ
Is Hideo Nomo #206 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Hideo Nomo #206 sells for $97.00 against $6.40 raw: a $90.60 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.28) 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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