Is Tony Parker #247 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Tony Parker #247 sells for $38.00 against $7.86 raw: a $30.14 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.25) 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)
- $7.86
- Grade 9.5
- $38.00
- PSA 9
- $34.25
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $38.00 | +$5.14 | −$19.86 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $34.25 | +$1.39 | −$23.61 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $13.00 | −$19.86 | −$44.86 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $7.86 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% | $35.19 | −$22.67 |
| 50% | $36.13 | −$21.73 |
| 75% | $37.06 | −$20.80 |
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 | $38.00 |
| 9 | $34.25 |
| 8 | $13.00 |
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Grading Tony Parker #247 — FAQ
Is Tony Parker #247 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tony Parker #247 sells for $38.00 against $7.86 raw: a $30.14 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.25) 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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