Is Julius Erving #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Julius Erving #10 sells for $148 against $19.99 raw: a $128 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($138) 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)
- $19.99
- Grade 9.5
- $148
- PSA 9
- $138
- Gem premium
- 7.4×
- 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 | $148 | +$103 | +$77.51 | −$22.49 |
| PSA 9 | $138 | +$93.17 | +$68.17 | −$31.83 |
| PSA 8 | $78.50 | +$33.51 | +$8.51 | −$91.49 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 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% | $140 | +$70.51 |
| 50% | $143 | +$72.84 |
| 75% | $145 | +$75.17 |
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 Julius Erving #10 — FAQ
Is Julius Erving #10 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Julius Erving #10 sells for $148 against $19.99 raw: a $128 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($138) 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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