Is Mickey Mantle #J-MM worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Mickey Mantle #J-MM brings $299 versus $268 raw — a $30.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($257) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $268
- Grade 9.5
- $299
- PSA 9
- $257
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $299 | +$5.94 | −$19.06 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $257 | −$36.16 | −$61.16 | −$161 |
| PSA 8 | $216 | −$77.74 | −$103 | −$203 |
Net = sale price − $268 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% | $268 | −$50.63 |
| 50% | $278 | −$40.11 |
| 75% | $289 | −$29.59 |
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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Is Mickey Mantle #J-MM worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mickey Mantle #J-MM brings $299 versus $268 raw — a $30.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($257) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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