Is Nikola Jokic [Gold] #40 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Nikola Jokic [Gold] #40 brings $247 versus $205 raw — a $42.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($225) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $205
- Grade 9.5
- $247
- PSA 9
- $225
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $247 | +$17.01 | −$7.99 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $225 | −$5.49 | −$30.49 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $205 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% | $230 | −$24.87 |
| 50% | $236 | −$19.24 |
| 75% | $241 | −$13.62 |
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 | $247 |
| 9 | $225 |
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Grading Nikola Jokic [Gold] #40 — FAQ
Is Nikola Jokic [Gold] #40 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Nikola Jokic [Gold] #40 brings $247 versus $205 raw — a $42.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($225) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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