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Is Manny Pacquiao [Mini] #262 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Manny Pacquiao [Mini] #262 sells for $198 against $25.22 raw: a $173 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.00) 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)
- $25.22
- Grade 9.5
- $198
- PSA 9
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 | $198 | +$148 | +$123 | +$22.78 |
| PSA 9 | $60.00 | +$9.78 | −$15.22 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $25.22 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% | $94.50 | +$19.28 |
| 50% | $129 | +$53.78 |
| 75% | $164 | +$88.28 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $198 |
| 9 | $60.00 |
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Grading Manny Pacquiao [Mini] #262 — FAQ
Is Manny Pacquiao [Mini] #262 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Manny Pacquiao [Mini] #262 sells for $198 against $25.22 raw: a $173 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.00) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Manny Pacquiao [Mini] #262 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Manny Pacquiao [Mini] #262 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.00).
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