Is Virginia Squires Rockets worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Virginia Squires Rockets sells for $385 against $8.44 raw: a $377 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($350) 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)
- $8.44
- Grade 9.5
- $385
- PSA 9
- $350
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 | $385 | +$352 | +$327 | +$227 |
| PSA 9 | $350 | +$317 | +$292 | +$192 |
| PSA 8 | $75.00 | +$41.56 | +$16.56 | −$83.44 |
Net = sale price − $8.44 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% | $359 | +$300 |
| 50% | $368 | +$309 |
| 75% | $376 | +$318 |
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 | $385 |
| 9 | $350 |
| 8 | $75.00 |
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Grading Virginia Squires Rockets — FAQ
Is Virginia Squires Rockets worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Virginia Squires Rockets sells for $385 against $8.44 raw: a $377 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($350) 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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