Is Chris Bosh #30 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Chris Bosh #30 sell for $13.00, only $11.97 above the $1.03 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.42) 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)
- $1.03
- Grade 9.5
- $13.00
- PSA 9
- $11.42
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $13.00 | −$13.03 | −$38.03 | −$138 |
| PSA 9 | $11.42 | −$14.61 | −$39.61 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.03 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% | $11.81 | −$39.22 |
| 50% | $12.21 | −$38.82 |
| 75% | $12.61 | −$38.42 |
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 Chris Bosh #30 — FAQ
Is Chris Bosh #30 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Chris Bosh #30 sell for $13.00, only $11.97 above the $1.03 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.42) 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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