Is John Havlicek #JHA worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A SGC 10 John Havlicek #JHA brings $132 versus $93.52 raw — a $37.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($106) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $93.52
- SGC 10
- $132
- PSA 9
- $106
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 — SGC 10 | $132 | +$12.98 | −$12.02 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $106 | −$12.65 | −$37.65 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $93.52 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% | $112 | −$31.24 |
| 50% | $119 | −$24.83 |
| 75% | $125 | −$18.43 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $132 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $132 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $116 |
| 9 | — | $106 |
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Grading John Havlicek #JHA — FAQ
Is John Havlicek #JHA worth grading?
A SGC 10 John Havlicek #JHA brings $132 versus $93.52 raw — a $37.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($106) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does John Havlicek #JHA need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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