Is Patrick Mahomes II [Gold] #K3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Patrick Mahomes II [Gold] #K3 sells for $13,367 against $5,000 raw: a $8,367 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($12,152) 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)
- $5,000
- Grade 9.5
- $13,367
- PSA 9
- $12,152
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $13,367 | +$8,342 | +$8,317 | +$8,217 |
| PSA 9 | $12,152 | +$7,127 | +$7,102 | +$7,002 |
Net = sale price − $5,000 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% | $12,456 | +$7,406 |
| 50% | $12,759 | +$7,709 |
| 75% | $13,063 | +$8,013 |
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] #K3 — FAQ
Is Patrick Mahomes II [Gold] #K3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Patrick Mahomes II [Gold] #K3 sells for $13,367 against $5,000 raw: a $8,367 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($12,152) 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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