Is Karl Malone #TC3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Karl Malone #TC3 brings $32.00 versus $4.50 raw — a $27.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.73) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.50
- Grade 9.5
- $32.00
- PSA 9
- $28.73
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- 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 | $32.00 | +$2.50 | −$22.50 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $28.73 | −$0.77 | −$25.77 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $5.50 | −$24.00 | −$49.00 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $4.50 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% | $29.55 | −$24.95 |
| 50% | $30.37 | −$24.13 |
| 75% | $31.18 | −$23.32 |
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 Karl Malone #TC3 — FAQ
Is Karl Malone #TC3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Karl Malone #TC3 brings $32.00 versus $4.50 raw — a $27.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.73) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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