Is NBA Field Goal Pct. Leaders #140 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 NBA Field Goal Pct. Leaders #140 sells for $583 against $10.76 raw: a $572 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($530) 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)
- $10.76
- Grade 9.5
- $583
- PSA 9
- $530
- Gem premium
- 54×
- 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 | $583 | +$547 | +$522 | +$422 |
| PSA 9 | $530 | +$494 | +$469 | +$369 |
| PSA 8 | $111 | +$75.23 | +$50.23 | −$49.77 |
Net = sale price − $10.76 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% | $543 | +$483 |
| 50% | $557 | +$496 |
| 75% | $570 | +$509 |
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 NBA Field Goal Pct. Leaders #140 — FAQ
Is NBA Field Goal Pct. Leaders #140 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 NBA Field Goal Pct. Leaders #140 sells for $583 against $10.76 raw: a $572 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($530) 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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