Is Allen Iverson #236 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson #236 sells for $38.00 against $5.62 raw: a $32.38 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.15) 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)
- $5.62
- Grade 9.5
- $38.00
- PSA 9
- $34.15
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | +$7.38 | −$17.62 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $34.15 | +$3.53 | −$21.47 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $14.99 | −$15.63 | −$40.63 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $5.62 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% | $35.11 | −$20.51 |
| 50% | $36.08 | −$19.54 |
| 75% | $37.04 | −$18.58 |
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 | $34.15 |
| 8 | $14.99 |
| 7 | $10.43 |
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Grading Allen Iverson #236 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson #236 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson #236 sells for $38.00 against $5.62 raw: a $32.38 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.15) 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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