Is Alonzo Mourning #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Alonzo Mourning #5 sells for $259 against $7.00 raw: a $252 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($235) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.00
- Grade 9.5
- $259
- PSA 9
- $235
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $259 | +$227 | +$202 | +$102 |
| PSA 9 | $235 | +$203 | +$178 | +$78.00 |
| PSA 8 | $101 | +$68.80 | +$43.80 | −$56.20 |
Net = sale price − $7.00 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% | $241 | +$184 |
| 50% | $247 | +$190 |
| 75% | $253 | +$196 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $259 |
| 9 | $235 |
| 8 | $101 |
| 7 | $32.50 |
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Grading Alonzo Mourning #5 — FAQ
Is Alonzo Mourning #5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alonzo Mourning #5 sells for $259 against $7.00 raw: a $252 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($235) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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