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 $14.31 raw: a $92.69 spread, 7.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.35) 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)
- $14.31
- Grade 9.5
- $107
- PSA 9
- $97.35
- Gem premium
- 7.5×
- 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 | $107 | +$67.69 | +$42.69 | −$57.31 |
| PSA 9 | $97.35 | +$58.04 | +$33.04 | −$66.96 |
| PSA 8 | $15.50 | −$23.81 | −$48.81 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $14.31 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% | $99.76 | +$35.45 |
| 50% | $102 | +$37.86 |
| 75% | $105 | +$40.28 |
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 | $107 |
| 9 | $97.35 |
| 8 | $15.50 |
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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 $14.31 raw: a $92.69 spread, 7.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.35) 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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