Is Shaquille O'Neal #24 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal #24 sells for $4,577 against $2,002 raw: a $2,575 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,161) 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)
- $2,002
- Grade 9.5
- $4,577
- PSA 9
- $4,161
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $4,577 | +$2,550 | +$2,525 | +$2,425 |
| PSA 9 | $4,161 | +$2,134 | +$2,109 | +$2,009 |
| PSA 8 | $3,034 | +$1,007 | +$982 | +$882 |
Net = sale price − $2,002 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% | $4,265 | +$2,213 |
| 50% | $4,369 | +$2,317 |
| 75% | $4,473 | +$2,421 |
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 Shaquille O'Neal #24 — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal #24 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal #24 sells for $4,577 against $2,002 raw: a $2,575 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,161) 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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