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Is Zion Williamson [Choice Black Gold] #158 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Zion Williamson [Choice Black Gold] #158 sell for $2,435, only $0.00 above the $8,500 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $8,500
- Grade 9.5
- $2,435
- Gem premium
- 0.3×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $2,435 | −$6,090 | −$6,115 | −$6,215 |
Net = sale price − $8,500 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $2,435 |
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Grading Zion Williamson [Choice Black Gold] #158 — FAQ
Is Zion Williamson [Choice Black Gold] #158 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Zion Williamson [Choice Black Gold] #158 sell for $2,435, only $0.00 above the $8,500 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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