Is Dennis Rodman #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Dennis Rodman #3 sells for $4,420 against $1,481 raw: a $2,939 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,495) 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)
- $1,481
- Grade 9.5
- $4,420
- PSA 9
- $3,495
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $4,420 | +$2,914 | +$2,889 | +$2,789 |
| PSA 9 | $3,495 | +$1,989 | +$1,964 | +$1,864 |
| PSA 8 | $2,562 | +$1,056 | +$1,031 | +$931 |
Net = sale price − $1,481 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% | $3,726 | +$2,195 |
| 50% | $3,957 | +$2,427 |
| 75% | $4,189 | +$2,658 |
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 Dennis Rodman #3 — FAQ
Is Dennis Rodman #3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dennis Rodman #3 sells for $4,420 against $1,481 raw: a $2,939 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,495) 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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