Is Al Jefferson [Xfractor] #180 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Al Jefferson [Xfractor] #180 sells for $42.00 against $5.75 raw: a $36.25 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.82) 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)
- $5.75
- Grade 9.5
- $42.00
- PSA 9
- $37.82
- Gem premium
- 7.3×
- 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 | $42.00 | +$11.25 | −$13.75 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $37.82 | +$7.07 | −$17.93 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $5.75 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% | $38.87 | −$16.88 |
| 50% | $39.91 | −$15.84 |
| 75% | $40.95 | −$14.80 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Al Jefferson [Xfractor] #180 — FAQ
Is Al Jefferson [Xfractor] #180 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Al Jefferson [Xfractor] #180 sells for $42.00 against $5.75 raw: a $36.25 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.82) 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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