Is Joel Embiid [Purple Die-Cut] #24 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Joel Embiid [Purple Die-Cut] #24 brings $201 versus $165 raw — a $36.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($183) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $165
- Grade 9.5
- $201
- PSA 9
- $183
- 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 | $201 | +$11.00 | −$14.00 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $183 | −$7.41 | −$32.41 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $165 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% | $187 | −$27.81 |
| 50% | $192 | −$23.20 |
| 75% | $196 | −$18.60 |
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 Joel Embiid [Purple Die-Cut] #24 — FAQ
Is Joel Embiid [Purple Die-Cut] #24 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Joel Embiid [Purple Die-Cut] #24 brings $201 versus $165 raw — a $36.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($183) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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