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Is Batty BARNEY [Purple] #180b worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Batty BARNEY [Purple] #180b sell for $132, only $14.41 above the $118 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($120) 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)
- $118
- Grade 9.5
- $132
- PSA 9
- $120
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $132 | −$10.59 | −$35.59 | −$136 |
| PSA 9 | $120 | −$22.59 | −$47.59 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $118 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 | −$44.59 |
| 50% | $126 | −$41.59 |
| 75% | $129 | −$38.59 |
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 Batty BARNEY [Purple] #180b — FAQ
Is Batty BARNEY [Purple] #180b worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Batty BARNEY [Purple] #180b sell for $132, only $14.41 above the $118 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($120) 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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