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Is Vince Carter [Gold] #115 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Vince Carter [Gold] #115 sells for $34.00 against $5.27 raw: a $28.73 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.00) 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)
- $5.27
- Grade 9.5
- $34.00
- PSA 9
- $31.00
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- 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 | $34.00 | +$3.73 | −$21.27 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $31.00 | +$0.73 | −$24.27 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $5.27 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% | $31.75 | −$23.52 |
| 50% | $32.50 | −$22.77 |
| 75% | $33.25 | −$22.02 |
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 | $34.00 |
| 9 | $31.00 |
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Grading Vince Carter [Gold] #115 — FAQ
Is Vince Carter [Gold] #115 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Vince Carter [Gold] #115 sells for $34.00 against $5.27 raw: a $28.73 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.00) 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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