Is Hakeem Olajuwon #29 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 154× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Hakeem Olajuwon #29 sells for $275 against $1.79 raw: a $273 spread, 154× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.79
- Grade 7
- $275
- PSA 9
- $14.99
- Gem premium
- 154×
- 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 7 | $275 | +$248 | +$223 | +$123 |
| PSA 9 | $14.99 | −$11.80 | −$36.80 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.79 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% | $79.99 | +$28.20 |
| 50% | $145 | +$93.21 |
| 75% | $210 | +$158 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Hakeem Olajuwon #29 — FAQ
Is Hakeem Olajuwon #29 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Hakeem Olajuwon #29 sells for $275 against $1.79 raw: a $273 spread, 154× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What gem rate makes grading Hakeem Olajuwon #29 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hakeem Olajuwon #29 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.99).
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