Is Bret Boone #59 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Bret Boone #59 sell for $13.00, only $11.77 above the $1.23 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.73) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.23
- Grade 9.5
- $13.00
- PSA 9
- $11.73
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $13.00 | −$13.23 | −$38.23 | −$138 |
| PSA 9 | $11.73 | −$14.50 | −$39.50 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.23 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% | $12.05 | −$39.18 |
| 50% | $12.37 | −$38.87 |
| 75% | $12.68 | −$38.55 |
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 Bret Boone #59 — FAQ
Is Bret Boone #59 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Bret Boone #59 sell for $13.00, only $11.77 above the $1.23 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.73) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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