Is Deandre Ayton #56 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Deandre Ayton #56 sell for $16.34, only $11.71 above the $4.63 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.63
- Grade 9.5
- $16.34
- PSA 9
- $10.55
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- 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 | $16.34 | −$13.29 | −$38.29 | −$138 |
| PSA 9 | $10.55 | −$19.08 | −$44.08 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $4.63 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% | $12.00 | −$42.63 |
| 50% | $13.45 | −$41.19 |
| 75% | $14.89 | −$39.74 |
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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Grading Deandre Ayton #56 — FAQ
Is Deandre Ayton #56 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Deandre Ayton #56 sell for $16.34, only $11.71 above the $4.63 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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