Is Wilt Chamberlain [Limited Warm Ups] #39 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Wilt Chamberlain [Limited Warm Ups] #39 brings $282 versus $116 raw — a $166 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($99.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $116
- Grade 9.5
- $282
- PSA 9
- $99.99
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | +$141 | +$116 | +$16.44 |
| PSA 9 | $99.99 | −$40.57 | −$65.57 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $116 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% | $145 | −$20.07 |
| 50% | $191 | +$25.44 |
| 75% | $236 | +$70.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Wilt Chamberlain [Limited Warm Ups] #39 — FAQ
Is Wilt Chamberlain [Limited Warm Ups] #39 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Wilt Chamberlain [Limited Warm Ups] #39 brings $282 versus $116 raw — a $166 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($99.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading Wilt Chamberlain [Limited Warm Ups] #39 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wilt Chamberlain [Limited Warm Ups] #39 breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $99.99).
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