Is James Worthy #15 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1986 Star Best Of The Best · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 27× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 James Worthy #15 sells for $766 against $28.56 raw: a $737 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $28.56
- Grade 9.5
- $766
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $766 | +$712 | +$687 | +$587 |
Net = sale price − $28.56 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 1986 Star Best Of The Best cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading James Worthy #15 — FAQ
Is James Worthy #15 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 James Worthy #15 sells for $766 against $28.56 raw: a $737 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your basketball card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
