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Is Lonzo Ball [Fast Break Prizm Autograph] #289 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lonzo Ball [Fast Break Prizm Autograph] #289 sells for $248 against $106 raw: a $143 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($225) 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)
- $106
- Grade 9.5
- $248
- PSA 9
- $225
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $248 | +$118 | +$92.50 | −$7.50 |
| PSA 9 | $225 | +$94.50 | +$69.50 | −$30.50 |
| PSA 8 | $99.99 | −$30.51 | −$55.51 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $106 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% | $231 | +$75.25 |
| 50% | $237 | +$81.00 |
| 75% | $242 | +$86.75 |
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 Lonzo Ball [Fast Break Prizm Autograph] #289 — FAQ
Is Lonzo Ball [Fast Break Prizm Autograph] #289 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lonzo Ball [Fast Break Prizm Autograph] #289 sells for $248 against $106 raw: a $143 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($225) 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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