Is Bill Russell #11 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Bill Russell #11 brings $459 versus $398 raw — a $61.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($417) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $398
- Grade 9.5
- $459
- PSA 9
- $417
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $459 | +$36.50 | +$11.50 | −$88.50 |
| PSA 9 | $417 | −$5.01 | −$30.01 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $398 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% | $428 | −$19.63 |
| 50% | $438 | −$9.25 |
| 75% | $449 | +$1.12 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 72%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Bill Russell #11 — FAQ
Is Bill Russell #11 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bill Russell #11 brings $459 versus $398 raw — a $61.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($417) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What gem rate makes grading Bill Russell #11 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bill Russell #11 breaks even when it gems about 72% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $417).
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