Is Chris Paul [Ruby Wave] #99 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Chris Paul [Ruby Wave] #99 brings $26.00 versus $0.99 raw — a $25.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.99
- Grade 9.5
- $26.00
- PSA 9
- $24.03
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $26.00 | +$0.01 | −$24.99 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $24.03 | −$1.96 | −$26.96 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $0.99 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% | $24.52 | −$26.47 |
| 50% | $25.02 | −$25.97 |
| 75% | $25.51 | −$25.48 |
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 Chris Paul [Ruby Wave] #99 — FAQ
Is Chris Paul [Ruby Wave] #99 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Chris Paul [Ruby Wave] #99 brings $26.00 versus $0.99 raw — a $25.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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