Is Allen Iverson [Gold] #27 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson [Gold] #27 sells for $2,089 against $1,504 raw: a $585 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,899) 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)
- $1,504
- Grade 9.5
- $2,089
- PSA 9
- $1,899
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $2,089 | +$560 | +$535 | +$435 |
| PSA 9 | $1,899 | +$370 | +$345 | +$245 |
Net = sale price − $1,504 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% | $1,947 | +$393 |
| 50% | $1,994 | +$440 |
| 75% | $2,042 | +$488 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Allen Iverson [Gold] #27 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson [Gold] #27 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson [Gold] #27 sells for $2,089 against $1,504 raw: a $585 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,899) 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.
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