Is James Harden #118 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 James Harden #118 sells for $79.00 against $15.81 raw: a $63.19 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.00) 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)
- $15.81
- Grade 9.5
- $79.00
- PSA 9
- $72.00
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $79.00 | +$38.19 | +$13.19 | −$86.81 |
| PSA 9 | $72.00 | +$31.19 | +$6.19 | −$93.81 |
| PSA 8 | $65.00 | +$24.19 | −$0.81 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $15.81 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% | $73.75 | +$7.94 |
| 50% | $75.50 | +$9.69 |
| 75% | $77.25 | +$11.44 |
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 James Harden #118 — FAQ
Is James Harden #118 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 James Harden #118 sells for $79.00 against $15.81 raw: a $63.19 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.00) 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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