Is Yasmani Grandal & Paul Skenes [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US160 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Yasmani Grandal & Paul Skenes [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US160 brings $174 versus $139 raw — a $35.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($158) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $139
- Grade 9.5
- $174
- PSA 9
- $158
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $174 | +$10.25 | −$14.75 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $158 | −$5.75 | −$30.75 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $139 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% | $162 | −$26.75 |
| 50% | $166 | −$22.75 |
| 75% | $170 | −$18.75 |
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 Yasmani Grandal & Paul Skenes [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US160 — FAQ
Is Yasmani Grandal & Paul Skenes [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US160 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Yasmani Grandal & Paul Skenes [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US160 brings $174 versus $139 raw — a $35.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($158) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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