Is Shaquille O'Neal #E13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal #E13 sells for $325 against $32.35 raw: a $293 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($200) 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)
- $32.35
- Grade 9.5
- $325
- PSA 9
- $200
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $325 | +$268 | +$243 | +$143 |
| PSA 9 | $200 | +$143 | +$118 | +$17.65 |
| PSA 8 | $60.50 | +$3.15 | −$21.85 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $32.35 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% | $231 | +$149 |
| 50% | $263 | +$180 |
| 75% | $294 | +$211 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $325 |
| 9 | $200 |
| 8 | $60.50 |
| 7 | $29.41 |
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Grading Shaquille O'Neal #E13 — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal #E13 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal #E13 sells for $325 against $32.35 raw: a $293 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($200) 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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