Is Charles Barkley #74 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Charles Barkley #74 sells for $4,296 against $1.46 raw: a $4,295 spread, 2942× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,905) 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)
- $1.46
- Grade 9.5
- $4,296
- PSA 9
- $3,905
- Gem premium
- 2942×
- 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 | $4,296 | +$4,270 | +$4,245 | +$4,145 |
| PSA 9 | $3,905 | +$3,879 | +$3,854 | +$3,754 |
| PSA 8 | $3,550 | +$3,524 | +$3,499 | +$3,399 |
Net = sale price − $1.46 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% | $4,003 | +$3,951 |
| 50% | $4,101 | +$4,049 |
| 75% | $4,198 | +$4,147 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Charles Barkley #74 — FAQ
Is Charles Barkley #74 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Charles Barkley #74 sells for $4,296 against $1.46 raw: a $4,295 spread, 2942× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,905) 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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