Is Anthony Davis #ADA worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.5× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Anthony Davis #ADA sells for $298 against $66.37 raw: a $232 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($78.12) 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)
- $66.37
- Grade 9.5
- $298
- PSA 9
- $78.12
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $298 | +$207 | +$182 | +$81.88 |
| PSA 9 | $78.12 | −$13.25 | −$38.25 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $66.37 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% | $133 | +$16.78 |
| 50% | $188 | +$71.81 |
| 75% | $243 | +$127 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $298 |
| 9 | $78.12 |
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Grading Anthony Davis #ADA — FAQ
Is Anthony Davis #ADA worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Anthony Davis #ADA sells for $298 against $66.37 raw: a $232 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($78.12) 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 Anthony Davis #ADA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Anthony Davis #ADA breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $78.12).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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