Is Julius Erving #DR-S worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Julius Erving #DR-S sells for $210 against $145 raw: a $65.41 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($191) 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)
- $145
- Grade 9.5
- $210
- PSA 9
- $191
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $210 | +$40.41 | +$15.41 | −$84.59 |
| PSA 9 | $191 | +$20.94 | −$4.06 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $145 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% | $195 | +$0.81 |
| 50% | $200 | +$5.67 |
| 75% | $205 | +$10.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Julius Erving #DR-S — FAQ
Is Julius Erving #DR-S worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Julius Erving #DR-S sells for $210 against $145 raw: a $65.41 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($191) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Julius Erving #DR-S break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Julius Erving #DR-S breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $191).
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