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Is Kylian Mbappe [Gold] #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kylian Mbappe [Gold] #5 sells for $17,588 against $3,150 raw: a $14,438 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($15,989) 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)
- $3,150
- Grade 9.5
- $17,588
- PSA 9
- $15,989
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- As of
- Nov 1, 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 | $17,588 | +$14,413 | +$14,388 | +$14,288 |
| PSA 9 | $15,989 | +$12,814 | +$12,789 | +$12,689 |
Net = sale price − $3,150 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% | $16,389 | +$13,189 |
| 50% | $16,788 | +$13,588 |
| 75% | $17,188 | +$13,988 |
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 Kylian Mbappe [Gold] #5 — FAQ
Is Kylian Mbappe [Gold] #5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kylian Mbappe [Gold] #5 sells for $17,588 against $3,150 raw: a $14,438 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($15,989) 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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