Is Moses Malone #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Moses Malone #10 sells for $297 against $11.47 raw: a $285 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($112) 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)
- $11.47
- Grade 9.5
- $297
- PSA 9
- $112
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $297 | +$260 | +$235 | +$135 |
| PSA 9 | $112 | +$75.03 | +$50.03 | −$49.97 |
Net = sale price − $11.47 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% | $158 | +$96.37 |
| 50% | $204 | +$143 |
| 75% | $251 | +$189 |
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 Moses Malone #10 — FAQ
Is Moses Malone #10 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Moses Malone #10 sells for $297 against $11.47 raw: a $285 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($112) 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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