Is Bonkers BRUCE #1b worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Bonkers BRUCE #1b brings $33.00 versus $5.70 raw — a $27.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.70
- Grade 9.5
- $33.00
- PSA 9
- $29.75
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $33.00 | +$2.30 | −$22.70 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $29.75 | −$0.95 | −$25.95 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $5.70 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% | $30.56 | −$25.14 |
| 50% | $31.38 | −$24.32 |
| 75% | $32.19 | −$23.51 |
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 | $33.00 |
| 9 | $29.75 |
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Is Bonkers BRUCE #1b worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bonkers BRUCE #1b brings $33.00 versus $5.70 raw — a $27.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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