Is Chicago Bulls Pistons worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Chicago Bulls Pistons sells for $113 against $9.40 raw: a $104 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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)
- $9.40
- Grade 9.5
- $113
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $113 | +$78.60 | +$53.60 | −$46.40 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | +$68.46 | +$43.46 | −$56.54 |
| PSA 8 | $102 | +$67.60 | +$42.60 | −$57.40 |
Net = sale price − $9.40 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% | $105 | +$45.99 |
| 50% | $108 | +$48.53 |
| 75% | $110 | +$51.06 |
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 | $113 |
| 9 | $103 |
| 8 | $102 |
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Grading Chicago Bulls Pistons — FAQ
Is Chicago Bulls Pistons worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Chicago Bulls Pistons sells for $113 against $9.40 raw: a $104 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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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