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Is Chris Paul [Limited Rookie Auto.Jer.] #94 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Chris Paul [Limited Rookie Auto.Jer.] #94 sells for $2,818 against $134 raw: a $2,684 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($950) 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)
- $134
- Grade 9.5
- $2,818
- PSA 9
- $950
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $2,818 | +$2,659 | +$2,634 | +$2,534 |
| PSA 9 | $950 | +$790 | +$765 | +$665 |
Net = sale price − $134 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% | $1,417 | +$1,232 |
| 50% | $1,884 | +$1,699 |
| 75% | $2,351 | +$2,167 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $2,818 |
| 9 | $950 |
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Grading Chris Paul [Limited Rookie Auto.Jer.] #94 — FAQ
Is Chris Paul [Limited Rookie Auto.Jer.] #94 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Chris Paul [Limited Rookie Auto.Jer.] #94 sells for $2,818 against $134 raw: a $2,684 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($950) 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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