Is Isaac Bruce [Piece 1] #SP-IB worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Isaac Bruce [Piece 1] #SP-IB brings $120 versus $41.96 raw — a $78.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $41.96
- Grade 9.5
- $120
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $120 | +$53.03 | +$28.03 | −$71.97 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | −$16.96 | −$41.96 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $41.96 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% | $67.50 | −$24.46 |
| 50% | $85.00 | −$6.96 |
| 75% | $102 | +$10.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 60%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Isaac Bruce [Piece 1] #SP-IB — FAQ
Is Isaac Bruce [Piece 1] #SP-IB worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Isaac Bruce [Piece 1] #SP-IB brings $120 versus $41.96 raw — a $78.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What gem rate makes grading Isaac Bruce [Piece 1] #SP-IB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Isaac Bruce [Piece 1] #SP-IB breaks even when it gems about 60% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.00).
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