Is Rashad McCants #189 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 38× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Rashad McCants #189 sells for $75.00 against $1.99 raw: a $73.01 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.99
- Grade 9.5
- $75.00
- Gem premium
- 38×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $75.00 | +$48.01 | +$23.01 | −$76.99 |
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Is Rashad McCants #189 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Rashad McCants #189 sells for $75.00 against $1.99 raw: a $73.01 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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