Is Shaquille O'Neal #V14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal #V14 sells for $52.00 against $8.25 raw: a $43.75 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.50) 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)
- $8.25
- Grade 9.5
- $52.00
- PSA 9
- $47.50
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- 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 | $52.00 | +$18.75 | −$6.25 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $47.50 | +$14.25 | −$10.75 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $8.25 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% | $48.63 | −$9.63 |
| 50% | $49.75 | −$8.50 |
| 75% | $50.88 | −$7.38 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Shaquille O'Neal #V14 — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal #V14 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal #V14 sells for $52.00 against $8.25 raw: a $43.75 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.50) 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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