Is Hideo Nomo #168 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Hideo Nomo #168 brings $38.00 versus $1.38 raw — a $36.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.38
- Grade 9.5
- $38.00
- PSA 9
- $25.99
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $38.00 | +$11.62 | −$13.38 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $25.99 | −$0.39 | −$25.39 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $20.25 | −$6.13 | −$31.13 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $1.38 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% | $28.99 | −$22.39 |
| 50% | $31.99 | −$19.39 |
| 75% | $35.00 | −$16.38 |
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 #168 — FAQ
Is Hideo Nomo #168 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Hideo Nomo #168 brings $38.00 versus $1.38 raw — a $36.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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