Is Kevin Garnett #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Garnett #4 sells for $192 against $52.50 raw: a $140 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($175) 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)
- $52.50
- Grade 9.5
- $192
- PSA 9
- $175
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $192 | +$115 | +$89.50 | −$10.50 |
| PSA 9 | $175 | +$97.49 | +$72.49 | −$27.51 |
| PSA 8 | $75.00 | −$2.50 | −$27.50 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $52.50 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% | $179 | +$76.74 |
| 50% | $183 | +$81.00 |
| 75% | $188 | +$85.25 |
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 Kevin Garnett #4 — FAQ
Is Kevin Garnett #4 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Garnett #4 sells for $192 against $52.50 raw: a $140 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($175) 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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