Is Ben Simmons [Cracked Ice] #15 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ben Simmons [Cracked Ice] #15 sells for $52.00 against $5.03 raw: a $46.97 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.40) 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)
- $5.03
- Grade 9.5
- $52.00
- PSA 9
- $47.40
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $52.00 | +$21.97 | −$3.03 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $47.40 | +$17.37 | −$7.63 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $5.03 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% | $48.55 | −$6.48 |
| 50% | $49.70 | −$5.33 |
| 75% | $50.85 | −$4.18 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $52.00 |
| 9 | $47.40 |
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Grading Ben Simmons [Cracked Ice] #15 — FAQ
Is Ben Simmons [Cracked Ice] #15 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ben Simmons [Cracked Ice] #15 sells for $52.00 against $5.03 raw: a $46.97 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.40) 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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