Is George Mikan [Hyper Prizm] #285 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 George Mikan [Hyper Prizm] #285 sells for $35.00 against $1.65 raw: a $33.35 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.17) 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)
- $1.65
- Grade 9.5
- $35.00
- PSA 9
- $32.17
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $35.00 | +$8.35 | −$16.65 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $32.17 | +$5.52 | −$19.48 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $1.65 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% | $32.88 | −$18.77 |
| 50% | $33.59 | −$18.06 |
| 75% | $34.29 | −$17.36 |
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 George Mikan [Hyper Prizm] #285 — FAQ
Is George Mikan [Hyper Prizm] #285 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 George Mikan [Hyper Prizm] #285 sells for $35.00 against $1.65 raw: a $33.35 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.17) 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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