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Is Hideo Nomo [Artist's Proof] #84 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1996 Zenith · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Hideo Nomo [Artist's Proof] #84 brings $35.00 versus $9.38 raw — a $25.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.38
- Grade 9.5
- $35.00
- PSA 9
- $32.00
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $35.00 | +$0.62 | −$24.38 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $32.00 | −$2.38 | −$27.38 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $9.38 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% | $32.75 | −$26.63 |
| 50% | $33.50 | −$25.88 |
| 75% | $34.25 | −$25.13 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $35.00 |
| 9 | $32.00 |
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Grading Hideo Nomo [Artist's Proof] #84 — FAQ
Is Hideo Nomo [Artist's Proof] #84 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Hideo Nomo [Artist's Proof] #84 brings $35.00 versus $9.38 raw — a $25.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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