Is Grayson Allen [Yellow Jersey Autograph] #113 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Grayson Allen [Yellow Jersey Autograph] #113 brings $61.00 versus $32.11 raw — a $28.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($55.83) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $32.11
- Grade 9.5
- $61.00
- PSA 9
- $55.83
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $61.00 | +$3.89 | −$21.11 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $55.83 | −$1.28 | −$26.28 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $32.11 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% | $57.12 | −$24.99 |
| 50% | $58.41 | −$23.70 |
| 75% | $59.71 | −$22.40 |
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 Grayson Allen [Yellow Jersey Autograph] #113 — FAQ
Is Grayson Allen [Yellow Jersey Autograph] #113 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Grayson Allen [Yellow Jersey Autograph] #113 brings $61.00 versus $32.11 raw — a $28.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($55.83) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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