![Scottie Barnes [Artist Proof] #227 (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Hoops) — is it worth grading?](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/EyoAAeSwgCxpPE3g/s-l1600.jpg)
Is Scottie Barnes [Artist Proof] #227 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Hoops · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Scottie Barnes [Artist Proof] #227 sells for $118 against $27.16 raw: a $90.41 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.61) 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)
- $27.16
- Grade 9.5
- $118
- PSA 9
- $56.61
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $118 | +$65.41 | +$40.41 | −$59.59 |
| PSA 9 | $56.61 | +$4.45 | −$20.55 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $27.16 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% | $71.85 | −$5.31 |
| 50% | $87.09 | +$9.93 |
| 75% | $102 | +$25.17 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2021 Panini Hoops cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Josh Giddey [Silver] #202 2021 Panini Hoops card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jA0AAeSwDB5pESnk/s-l500.jpg)
![Ja Morant [Anniversary Edition] #132 2021 Panini Hoops card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/nAwAAOSwQRNnn-M2/s-l500.jpg)
![Jalen Green [75th Anniversary] #218 2021 Panini Hoops card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-AkAAeSw8wtpQggI/s-l500.jpg)
![Scottie Barnes [75th Anniversary] #227 2021 Panini Hoops card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/KmEAAeSwZLNpEBht/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Scottie Barnes [Artist Proof] #227 — FAQ
Is Scottie Barnes [Artist Proof] #227 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Scottie Barnes [Artist Proof] #227 sells for $118 against $27.16 raw: a $90.41 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.61) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Scottie Barnes [Artist Proof] #227 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Scottie Barnes [Artist Proof] #227 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.61).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your basketball card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
