Is Barry Bonds #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Barry Bonds #2 brings $212 versus $175 raw — a $37.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($193) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $175
- Grade 9.5
- $212
- PSA 9
- $193
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $212 | +$12.00 | −$13.00 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $193 | −$7.50 | −$32.50 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $120 | −$80.00 | −$105 | −$205 |
Net = sale price − $175 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% | $197 | −$27.63 |
| 50% | $202 | −$22.75 |
| 75% | $207 | −$17.88 |
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 Barry Bonds #2 — FAQ
Is Barry Bonds #2 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Barry Bonds #2 brings $212 versus $175 raw — a $37.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($193) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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