Is Giannis Antetokounmpo [Artist Proof Blue] #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Giannis Antetokounmpo [Artist Proof Blue] #5 sells for $282 against $84.50 raw: a $198 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($256) 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)
- $84.50
- Grade 9.5
- $282
- PSA 9
- $256
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 | $282 | +$173 | +$148 | +$47.50 |
| PSA 9 | $256 | +$147 | +$122 | +$21.89 |
| PSA 8 | $95.15 | −$14.35 | −$39.35 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $84.50 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% | $263 | +$128 |
| 50% | $269 | +$135 |
| 75% | $276 | +$141 |
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 Giannis Antetokounmpo [Artist Proof Blue] #5 — FAQ
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo [Artist Proof Blue] #5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Giannis Antetokounmpo [Artist Proof Blue] #5 sells for $282 against $84.50 raw: a $198 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($256) 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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