Is Allen Iverson #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson #8 sells for $62.00 against $6.00 raw: a $56.00 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.50) 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)
- $6.00
- Grade 9.5
- $62.00
- PSA 9
- $56.50
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $62.00 | +$31.00 | +$6.00 | −$94.00 |
| PSA 9 | $56.50 | +$25.50 | +$0.50 | −$99.50 |
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | −$24.50 | −$49.50 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $6.00 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% | $57.88 | +$1.88 |
| 50% | $59.25 | +$3.25 |
| 75% | $60.63 | +$4.63 |
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 Allen Iverson #8 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson #8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson #8 sells for $62.00 against $6.00 raw: a $56.00 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.50) 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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