Is Allen Iverson #BP9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson #BP9 brings $44.00 versus $17.18 raw — a $26.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.18
- Grade 9.5
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $44.00 | +$1.82 | −$23.18 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | −$2.18 | −$27.18 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$17.18 | −$42.18 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $17.18 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% | $41.00 | −$26.18 |
| 50% | $42.00 | −$25.18 |
| 75% | $43.00 | −$24.18 |
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 #BP9 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson #BP9 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson #BP9 brings $44.00 versus $17.18 raw — a $26.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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