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Is Barry Bonds [Platinum Gold] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Barry Bonds [Platinum Gold] #1 sells for $6,655 against $5,500 raw: a $1,155 spread, 1.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,050) 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)
- $5,500
- Grade 9.5
- $6,655
- PSA 9
- $6,050
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $6,655 | +$1,130 | +$1,105 | +$1,005 |
| PSA 9 | $6,050 | +$525 | +$500 | +$400 |
| PSA 8 | $5,500 | −$25.00 | −$50.00 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $5,500 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% | $6,201 | +$651 |
| 50% | $6,353 | +$803 |
| 75% | $6,504 | +$954 |
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 Barry Bonds [Platinum Gold] #1 — FAQ
Is Barry Bonds [Platinum Gold] #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Barry Bonds [Platinum Gold] #1 sells for $6,655 against $5,500 raw: a $1,155 spread, 1.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,050) 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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