Is Dirk Nowitzki #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Dirk Nowitzki #3 sells for $270 against $81.16 raw: a $189 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($246) 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)
- $81.16
- Grade 9.5
- $270
- PSA 9
- $246
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 | $270 | +$164 | +$139 | +$38.84 |
| PSA 9 | $246 | +$139 | +$114 | +$14.45 |
| PSA 8 | $156 | +$49.84 | +$24.84 | −$75.16 |
Net = sale price − $81.16 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% | $252 | +$121 |
| 50% | $258 | +$127 |
| 75% | $264 | +$133 |
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 Dirk Nowitzki #3 — FAQ
Is Dirk Nowitzki #3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dirk Nowitzki #3 sells for $270 against $81.16 raw: a $189 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($246) 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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