Is Allen Iverson #165 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson #165 brings $29.00 versus $3.71 raw — a $25.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.71
- Grade 9.5
- $29.00
- PSA 9
- $26.00
- Gem premium
- 7.8×
- 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 | $29.00 | +$0.29 | −$24.71 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $26.00 | −$2.71 | −$27.71 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $23.49 | −$5.22 | −$30.22 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $3.71 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% | $26.75 | −$26.96 |
| 50% | $27.50 | −$26.21 |
| 75% | $28.25 | −$25.46 |
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 Allen Iverson #165 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson #165 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson #165 brings $29.00 versus $3.71 raw — a $25.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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