Is Anthony Davis #VT-ADV worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Contenders Veteran Ticket Autograph · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Anthony Davis #VT-ADV brings $162 versus $125 raw — a $37.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($148) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $125
- Grade 9.5
- $162
- PSA 9
- $148
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $162 | +$12.25 | −$12.75 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $148 | −$2.25 | −$27.25 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $125 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% | $151 | −$23.63 |
| 50% | $155 | −$20.00 |
| 75% | $158 | −$16.38 |
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 Anthony Davis #VT-ADV — FAQ
Is Anthony Davis #VT-ADV worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Anthony Davis #VT-ADV brings $162 versus $125 raw — a $37.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($148) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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