Is Patrick Mahomes II [Gold] #E5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Patrick Mahomes II [Gold] #E5 sells for $3,801 against $2,650 raw: a $1,151 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,455) 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)
- $2,650
- Grade 9.5
- $3,801
- PSA 9
- $3,455
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $3,801 | +$1,126 | +$1,101 | +$1,001 |
| PSA 9 | $3,455 | +$780 | +$755 | +$655 |
Net = sale price − $2,650 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% | $3,542 | +$842 |
| 50% | $3,628 | +$928 |
| 75% | $3,715 | +$1,015 |
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 Patrick Mahomes II [Gold] #E5 — FAQ
Is Patrick Mahomes II [Gold] #E5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Patrick Mahomes II [Gold] #E5 sells for $3,801 against $2,650 raw: a $1,151 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,455) 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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