Is Mike Tyson [Mini Black] #301 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mike Tyson [Mini Black] #301 sells for $275 against $58.00 raw: a $217 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($250) 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)
- $58.00
- Grade 9.5
- $275
- PSA 9
- $250
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $275 | +$192 | +$167 | +$67.00 |
| PSA 9 | $250 | +$167 | +$142 | +$42.00 |
Net = sale price − $58.00 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% | $256 | +$148 |
| 50% | $263 | +$155 |
| 75% | $269 | +$161 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $275 |
| 9 | $250 |
| 7 | $85.00 |
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Grading Mike Tyson [Mini Black] #301 — FAQ
Is Mike Tyson [Mini Black] #301 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Tyson [Mini Black] #301 sells for $275 against $58.00 raw: a $217 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($250) 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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