Is Shaquille O'Neal #65 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal #65 sells for $213 against $1.40 raw: a $212 spread, 152× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($194) 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)
- $1.40
- Grade 9.5
- $213
- PSA 9
- $194
- Gem premium
- 152×
- 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 | $213 | +$187 | +$162 | +$61.60 |
| PSA 9 | $194 | +$167 | +$142 | +$42.10 |
| PSA 8 | $103 | +$76.10 | +$51.10 | −$48.90 |
Net = sale price − $1.40 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% | $198 | +$147 |
| 50% | $203 | +$152 |
| 75% | $208 | +$157 |
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 #65 — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal #65 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal #65 sells for $213 against $1.40 raw: a $212 spread, 152× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($194) 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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