Is Allen Iverson [Atomic Refractor] #BP9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson [Atomic Refractor] #BP9 sells for $515 against $225 raw: a $290 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($468) 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)
- $225
- Grade 9.5
- $515
- PSA 9
- $468
- 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 | $515 | +$265 | +$240 | +$140 |
| PSA 9 | $468 | +$218 | +$193 | +$93.29 |
| PSA 8 | $204 | −$45.47 | −$70.47 | −$170 |
Net = sale price − $225 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% | $480 | +$205 |
| 50% | $492 | +$217 |
| 75% | $503 | +$229 |
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 Allen Iverson [Atomic Refractor] #BP9 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson [Atomic Refractor] #BP9 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson [Atomic Refractor] #BP9 sells for $515 against $225 raw: a $290 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($468) 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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