Is Kevin Durant [Blue] #54 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Durant [Blue] #54 sells for $103 against $9.20 raw: a $93.80 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($94.00) 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)
- $9.20
- Grade 9.5
- $103
- PSA 9
- $94.00
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $103 | +$68.80 | +$43.80 | −$56.20 |
| PSA 9 | $94.00 | +$59.80 | +$34.80 | −$65.20 |
| PSA 8 | $31.00 | −$3.20 | −$28.20 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $9.20 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% | $96.25 | +$37.05 |
| 50% | $98.50 | +$39.30 |
| 75% | $101 | +$41.55 |
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 Kevin Durant [Blue] #54 — FAQ
Is Kevin Durant [Blue] #54 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Durant [Blue] #54 sells for $103 against $9.20 raw: a $93.80 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($94.00) 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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