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Is LaMelo Ball [Patch Autograph] #130 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LaMelo Ball [Patch Autograph] #130 sells for $24,860 against $19,922 raw: a $4,938 spread, 1.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($22,600) 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)
- $19,922
- Grade 9.5
- $24,860
- PSA 9
- $22,600
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $24,860 | +$4,913 | +$4,888 | +$4,788 |
| PSA 9 | $22,600 | +$2,653 | +$2,628 | +$2,528 |
| PSA 8 | $11,450 | −$8,497 | −$8,522 | −$8,622 |
Net = sale price − $19,922 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% | $23,165 | +$3,193 |
| 50% | $23,730 | +$3,758 |
| 75% | $24,295 | +$4,323 |
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 | $24,860 |
| 9 | $22,600 |
| 8 | $11,450 |
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Grading LaMelo Ball [Patch Autograph] #130 — FAQ
Is LaMelo Ball [Patch Autograph] #130 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LaMelo Ball [Patch Autograph] #130 sells for $24,860 against $19,922 raw: a $4,938 spread, 1.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($22,600) 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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