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Is Yao Ming [SP Limited] #26 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2003 SP Authentic · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Yao Ming [SP Limited] #26 brings $72.00 versus $42.01 raw — a $29.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($65.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $42.01
- Grade 9.5
- $72.00
- PSA 9
- $65.38
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $72.00 | +$4.99 | −$20.01 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $65.38 | −$1.63 | −$26.63 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $42.01 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% | $67.03 | −$24.98 |
| 50% | $68.69 | −$23.32 |
| 75% | $70.34 | −$21.66 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $72.00 |
| 9 | $65.38 |
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Grading Yao Ming [SP Limited] #26 — FAQ
Is Yao Ming [SP Limited] #26 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Yao Ming [SP Limited] #26 brings $72.00 versus $42.01 raw — a $29.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($65.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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