Is Karl Malone #5 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1995 Ultra Scoring Kings · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Karl Malone #5 sell for $5.43, only $3.18 above the $2.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.25
- Grade 8
- $5.43
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $5.43 | −$21.82 | −$46.82 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $5.43 | −$21.82 | −$46.82 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Karl Malone #5 — FAQ
Is Karl Malone #5 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Karl Malone #5 sell for $5.43, only $3.18 above the $2.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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