Is Kawhi Leonard #KLN worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Kawhi Leonard #KLN sell for $146, only $24.97 above the $121 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($133) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $121
- Grade 9.5
- $146
- PSA 9
- $133
- 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 | $146 | −$0.03 | −$25.03 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $133 | −$13.04 | −$38.04 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $121 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% | $136 | −$34.79 |
| 50% | $139 | −$31.53 |
| 75% | $143 | −$28.28 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Kawhi Leonard #KLN — FAQ
Is Kawhi Leonard #KLN worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Kawhi Leonard #KLN sell for $146, only $24.97 above the $121 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($133) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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