Is Baron Davis #27 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Baron Davis #27 sells for $58.00 against $20.50 raw: a $37.50 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.00) 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)
- $20.50
- Grade 9.5
- $58.00
- PSA 9
- $53.00
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $58.00 | +$12.50 | −$12.50 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $53.00 | +$7.50 | −$17.50 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $24.74 | −$20.76 | −$45.76 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $20.50 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% | $54.25 | −$16.25 |
| 50% | $55.50 | −$15.00 |
| 75% | $56.75 | −$13.75 |
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 Baron Davis #27 — FAQ
Is Baron Davis #27 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Baron Davis #27 sells for $58.00 against $20.50 raw: a $37.50 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.00) 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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