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Is Barry Bonds [Artist's Proof] #133 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Barry Bonds [Artist's Proof] #133 brings $40.00 versus $9.79 raw — a $30.21 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.79
- Grade 9.5
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $31.76
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $40.00 | +$5.21 | −$19.79 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $31.76 | −$3.03 | −$28.03 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $9.79 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% | $33.82 | −$25.97 |
| 50% | $35.88 | −$23.91 |
| 75% | $37.94 | −$21.85 |
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 | $40.00 |
| 9 | $31.76 |
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Grading Barry Bonds [Artist's Proof] #133 — FAQ
Is Barry Bonds [Artist's Proof] #133 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Barry Bonds [Artist's Proof] #133 brings $40.00 versus $9.79 raw — a $30.21 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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