Is Ball Guy worth grading?
Pokémon · Shining Fates · 057/072 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 9 Ball Guy brings $29.90 versus $0.17 raw — a $29.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.17
- PSA 9
- $29.90
- PSA 9
- $12.99
- Gem premium
- 176×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 9 | $29.90 | +$4.73 | −$20.27 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $12.99 | −$12.18 | −$37.18 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.17 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% | $17.22 | −$32.95 |
| 50% | $21.45 | −$28.73 |
| 75% | $25.67 | −$24.50 |
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 Ball Guy — FAQ
Is Ball Guy worth grading?
A PSA 9 Ball Guy brings $29.90 versus $0.17 raw — a $29.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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