Is Wilt Chamberlain [Blue] #96 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Wilt Chamberlain [Blue] #96 sells for $87.10 against $5.03 raw: a $82.07 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.03
- Grade 8
- $87.10
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 8 | $87.10 | +$57.07 | +$32.07 | −$67.93 |
| PSA 8 | $87.10 | +$57.07 | +$32.07 | −$67.93 |
Net = sale price − $5.03 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Wilt Chamberlain [Blue] #96 — FAQ
Is Wilt Chamberlain [Blue] #96 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Wilt Chamberlain [Blue] #96 sells for $87.10 against $5.03 raw: a $82.07 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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