Is Damon Stoudamire #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Damon Stoudamire #10 sells for $107 against $11.62 raw: a $95.38 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.40) 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)
- $11.62
- Grade 9.5
- $107
- PSA 9
- $97.40
- Gem premium
- 9.2×
- 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 | $107 | +$70.38 | +$45.38 | −$54.62 |
| PSA 9 | $97.40 | +$60.78 | +$35.78 | −$64.22 |
| PSA 8 | $15.50 | −$21.12 | −$46.12 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $11.62 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% | $99.80 | +$38.18 |
| 50% | $102 | +$40.58 |
| 75% | $105 | +$42.98 |
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 Damon Stoudamire #10 — FAQ
Is Damon Stoudamire #10 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Damon Stoudamire #10 sells for $107 against $11.62 raw: a $95.38 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.40) 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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