Is Reggie Lewis [Tiger Stripe Choice Prizm] #279 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Reggie Lewis [Tiger Stripe Choice Prizm] #279 brings $132 versus $98.87 raw — a $33.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($120) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $98.87
- Grade 9.5
- $132
- PSA 9
- $120
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $132 | +$8.13 | −$16.87 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $120 | −$3.87 | −$28.87 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $98.87 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% | $123 | −$25.87 |
| 50% | $126 | −$22.87 |
| 75% | $129 | −$19.87 |
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 Reggie Lewis [Tiger Stripe Choice Prizm] #279 — FAQ
Is Reggie Lewis [Tiger Stripe Choice Prizm] #279 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Reggie Lewis [Tiger Stripe Choice Prizm] #279 brings $132 versus $98.87 raw — a $33.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($120) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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