Is Bobby Hurley #156 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Bobby Hurley #156 sell for $18.00, only $17.01 above the $0.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.99
- Grade 7
- $18.00
- PSA 9
- $9.99
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 7 | $18.00 | −$7.99 | −$32.99 | −$133 |
| PSA 9 | $9.99 | −$16.00 | −$41.00 | −$141 |
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% | $11.99 | −$39.00 |
| 50% | $14.00 | −$36.99 |
| 75% | $16.00 | −$34.99 |
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 Bobby Hurley #156 — FAQ
Is Bobby Hurley #156 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Bobby Hurley #156 sell for $18.00, only $17.01 above the $0.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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