Is Mikal Bridges #MKB worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mikal Bridges #MKB sells for $141 against $21.53 raw: a $119 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($128) 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)
- $21.53
- Grade 9.5
- $141
- PSA 9
- $128
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $141 | +$94.47 | +$69.47 | −$30.53 |
| PSA 9 | $128 | +$81.93 | +$56.93 | −$43.07 |
| PSA 8 | $87.50 | +$40.97 | +$15.97 | −$84.03 |
Net = sale price − $21.53 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% | $132 | +$60.06 |
| 50% | $135 | +$63.20 |
| 75% | $138 | +$66.34 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Mikal Bridges #MKB — FAQ
Is Mikal Bridges #MKB worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mikal Bridges #MKB sells for $141 against $21.53 raw: a $119 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($128) 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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