Is Bonzi Wells #322 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Bonzi Wells #322 sell for $4.03, only $2.63 above the $1.40 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1.68) 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)
- $1.40
- Grade 9.5
- $4.03
- PSA 9
- $1.68
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $4.03 | −$22.37 | −$47.37 | −$147 |
| PSA 9 | $1.68 | −$24.72 | −$49.72 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $1.40 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% | $2.27 | −$49.13 |
| 50% | $2.85 | −$48.55 |
| 75% | $3.44 | −$47.96 |
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 Bonzi Wells #322 — FAQ
Is Bonzi Wells #322 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Bonzi Wells #322 sell for $4.03, only $2.63 above the $1.40 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1.68) 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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