Is Allen Iverson #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson #5 sells for $1,392 against $10.37 raw: a $1,382 spread, 134× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,265) 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)
- $10.37
- Grade 9.5
- $1,392
- PSA 9
- $1,265
- Gem premium
- 134×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $1,392 | +$1,357 | +$1,332 | +$1,232 |
| PSA 9 | $1,265 | +$1,230 | +$1,205 | +$1,105 |
| PSA 8 | $1,150 | +$1,115 | +$1,090 | +$990 |
Net = sale price − $10.37 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% | $1,297 | +$1,236 |
| 50% | $1,329 | +$1,268 |
| 75% | $1,360 | +$1,300 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $1,392 |
| 9 | $1,265 |
| 8 | $1,150 |
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Grading Allen Iverson #5 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson #5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson #5 sells for $1,392 against $10.37 raw: a $1,382 spread, 134× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,265) 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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