Is Kevin Durant [Blue Prizm] #136 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Durant [Blue Prizm] #136 brings $219 versus $75.53 raw — a $143 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($89.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $75.53
- Grade 9.5
- $219
- PSA 9
- $89.00
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $219 | +$118 | +$92.97 | −$7.03 |
| PSA 9 | $89.00 | −$11.53 | −$36.53 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $75.53 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% | $121 | −$4.16 |
| 50% | $154 | +$28.22 |
| 75% | $186 | +$60.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $219 |
| 9 | $89.00 |
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Grading Kevin Durant [Blue Prizm] #136 — FAQ
Is Kevin Durant [Blue Prizm] #136 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Durant [Blue Prizm] #136 brings $219 versus $75.53 raw — a $143 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($89.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What gem rate makes grading Kevin Durant [Blue Prizm] #136 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kevin Durant [Blue Prizm] #136 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $89.00).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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