Is Dion Waiters #278 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2012 Panini Hoops · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Dion Waiters #278 sell for $10.00, only $8.30 above the $1.70 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.70
- Grade 9.5
- $10.00
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $10.00 | −$16.70 | −$41.70 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.70 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Dion Waiters #278 — FAQ
Is Dion Waiters #278 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Dion Waiters #278 sell for $10.00, only $8.30 above the $1.70 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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