Is Patrick Mahomes II [Platinum] #MVP-PMA worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Patrick Mahomes II [Platinum] #MVP-PMA sells for $108 against $0.25 raw: a $108 spread, 432× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($98.49) 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)
- $0.25
- Grade 9.5
- $108
- PSA 9
- $98.49
- Gem premium
- 432×
- 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 | $108 | +$82.75 | +$57.75 | −$42.25 |
| PSA 9 | $98.49 | +$73.24 | +$48.24 | −$51.76 |
Net = sale price − $0.25 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% | $101 | +$50.62 |
| 50% | $103 | +$53.00 |
| 75% | $106 | +$55.37 |
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 [Platinum] #MVP-PMA — FAQ
Is Patrick Mahomes II [Platinum] #MVP-PMA worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Patrick Mahomes II [Platinum] #MVP-PMA sells for $108 against $0.25 raw: a $108 spread, 432× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($98.49) 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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