Is Kirk Hinrich #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kirk Hinrich #4 sells for $195 against $146 raw: a $49.25 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($178) 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)
- $146
- Grade 9.5
- $195
- PSA 9
- $178
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $195 | +$24.25 | −$0.75 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $178 | +$6.75 | −$18.25 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $57.00 | −$114 | −$139 | −$239 |
Net = sale price − $146 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% | $182 | −$13.88 |
| 50% | $186 | −$9.50 |
| 75% | $191 | −$5.13 |
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 Kirk Hinrich #4 — FAQ
Is Kirk Hinrich #4 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kirk Hinrich #4 sells for $195 against $146 raw: a $49.25 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($178) 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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