Is Shaquille O'Neal [Gold Medallion] #6 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1995 Ultra Rising Stars · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 8.6× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Shaquille O'Neal [Gold Medallion] #6 sells for $450 against $52.50 raw: a $398 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $52.50
- Grade 8
- $450
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 8 | $450 | +$373 | +$348 | +$248 |
| PSA 8 | $450 | +$373 | +$348 | +$248 |
Net = sale price − $52.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Shaquille O'Neal [Gold Medallion] #6 — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal [Gold Medallion] #6 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Shaquille O'Neal [Gold Medallion] #6 sells for $450 against $52.50 raw: a $398 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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