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Is the 2011 Bowman Draft Mike Trout #101 worth grading?

Live market numbers as of 2026-08-14 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value
$75.41
PSA 9 value
$131.92
PSA 10 value
$555.72
PSA 10 gem rate
4.9%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $361, but the 4.9% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.

The breakeven math

Line itemAmount
Raw purchase$75.41
Sales tax (8%)$6.03
Grading fee (value tier)$25.00
Shipping$5.00
Total cost basis$111.44
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) +$360.92 (+324%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) +$0.69

Assumptions: $25 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.

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