Is Shaquille O'Neal #SS1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal #SS1 sells for $122 against $14.34 raw: a $108 spread, 8.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($111) 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)
- $14.34
- Grade 9.5
- $122
- PSA 9
- $111
- Gem premium
- 8.5×
- 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 | $122 | +$82.66 | +$57.66 | −$42.34 |
| PSA 9 | $111 | +$71.73 | +$46.73 | −$53.27 |
| PSA 8 | $81.13 | +$41.79 | +$16.79 | −$83.21 |
Net = sale price − $14.34 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% | $114 | +$49.46 |
| 50% | $117 | +$52.19 |
| 75% | $119 | +$54.93 |
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 Shaquille O'Neal #SS1 — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal #SS1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal #SS1 sells for $122 against $14.34 raw: a $108 spread, 8.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($111) 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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