Is Kaoru Mitoma [Purple Flood] #28 worth grading?
Soccer · Soccer Cards 2022 Panini Obsidian · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Kaoru Mitoma [Purple Flood] #28 brings $88.00 versus $57.50 raw — a $30.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($79.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $57.50
- Grade 9.5
- $88.00
- PSA 9
- $79.95
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $88.00 | +$5.50 | −$19.50 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $79.95 | −$2.55 | −$27.55 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $57.50 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% | $81.96 | −$25.54 |
| 50% | $83.97 | −$23.53 |
| 75% | $85.99 | −$21.51 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2022 Panini Obsidian cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Trinity Rodman [Purple Flood] #200 2022 Panini Obsidian card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/UmIAAeSwuvdqgCCH/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Kaoru Mitoma [Purple Flood] #28 — FAQ
Is Kaoru Mitoma [Purple Flood] #28 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kaoru Mitoma [Purple Flood] #28 brings $88.00 versus $57.50 raw — a $30.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($79.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your soccer card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
