Is Dirk Nowitzki #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Dirk Nowitzki #18 sells for $3,086 against $20.75 raw: a $3,065 spread, 149× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,805) 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)
- $20.75
- Grade 9.5
- $3,086
- PSA 9
- $2,805
- Gem premium
- 149×
- 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 | $3,086 | +$3,040 | +$3,015 | +$2,915 |
| PSA 9 | $2,805 | +$2,759 | +$2,734 | +$2,634 |
| PSA 8 | $2,550 | +$2,504 | +$2,479 | +$2,379 |
Net = sale price − $20.75 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% | $2,875 | +$2,805 |
| 50% | $2,946 | +$2,875 |
| 75% | $3,016 | +$2,945 |
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 Dirk Nowitzki #18 — FAQ
Is Dirk Nowitzki #18 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dirk Nowitzki #18 sells for $3,086 against $20.75 raw: a $3,065 spread, 149× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,805) 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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