Is Shaquille O'Neal #H19 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal #H19 sells for $94.00 against $7.13 raw: a $86.87 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.00) 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)
- $7.13
- Grade 9.5
- $94.00
- PSA 9
- $85.00
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $94.00 | +$61.87 | +$36.87 | −$63.13 |
| PSA 9 | $85.00 | +$52.87 | +$27.87 | −$72.13 |
| PSA 8 | $35.06 | +$2.93 | −$22.07 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $7.13 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% | $87.25 | +$30.12 |
| 50% | $89.50 | +$32.37 |
| 75% | $91.75 | +$34.62 |
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 #H19 — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal #H19 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal #H19 sells for $94.00 against $7.13 raw: a $86.87 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.00) 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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