Is Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold] #SA15 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold] #SA15 sell for $53.84, only $3.85 above the $49.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $49.99
- Grade 7
- $53.84
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 7 | $53.84 | −$21.15 | −$46.15 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $49.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold] #SA15 — FAQ
Is Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold] #SA15 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold] #SA15 sell for $53.84, only $3.85 above the $49.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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