Is Hideo Nomo #232 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Hideo Nomo #232 sell for $0.99, only $0.00 above the $5.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.00
- Grade 8
- $0.99
- Gem premium
- 0.2×
- 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 8 | $0.99 | −$29.01 | −$54.01 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$29.01 | −$54.01 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $0.99 |
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Grading Hideo Nomo #232 — FAQ
Is Hideo Nomo #232 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Hideo Nomo #232 sell for $0.99, only $0.00 above the $5.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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