Is Larry Bird #LB-83 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Larry Bird #LB-83 sells for $41.00 against $8.49 raw: a $32.51 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.91) 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)
- $8.49
- Grade 9.5
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $36.91
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $41.00 | +$7.51 | −$17.49 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $36.91 | +$3.42 | −$21.58 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $19.00 | −$14.49 | −$39.49 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $8.49 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% | $37.93 | −$20.56 |
| 50% | $38.95 | −$19.54 |
| 75% | $39.98 | −$18.51 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Larry Bird #LB-83 — FAQ
Is Larry Bird #LB-83 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Larry Bird #LB-83 sells for $41.00 against $8.49 raw: a $32.51 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.91) 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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