Is Kaoru Mitoma #28 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Kaoru Mitoma #28 brings $40.00 versus $7.83 raw — a $32.17 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.83
- Grade 9.5
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $18.27
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 | $40.00 | +$7.17 | −$17.83 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $18.27 | −$14.56 | −$39.56 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $7.83 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% | $23.70 | −$34.13 |
| 50% | $29.13 | −$28.70 |
| 75% | $34.57 | −$23.26 |
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 Kaoru Mitoma #28 — FAQ
Is Kaoru Mitoma #28 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kaoru Mitoma #28 brings $40.00 versus $7.83 raw — a $32.17 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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