Is Paul Pierce Platinum Medallion #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Paul Pierce Platinum Medallion #9 sells for $99.00 against $1.25 raw: a $97.75 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.95) 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)
- $1.25
- Grade 9.5
- $99.00
- PSA 9
- $89.95
- Gem premium
- 79×
- 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 | $99.00 | +$72.75 | +$47.75 | −$52.25 |
| PSA 9 | $89.95 | +$63.70 | +$38.70 | −$61.30 |
| PSA 8 | $80.00 | +$53.75 | +$28.75 | −$71.25 |
Net = sale price − $1.25 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% | $92.21 | +$40.96 |
| 50% | $94.47 | +$43.22 |
| 75% | $96.74 | +$45.49 |
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 Paul Pierce Platinum Medallion #9 — FAQ
Is Paul Pierce Platinum Medallion #9 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Paul Pierce Platinum Medallion #9 sells for $99.00 against $1.25 raw: a $97.75 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.95) 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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