Is Larry Bird [3D] #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Larry Bird [3D] #8 sells for $1,430 against $265 raw: a $1,165 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,300) 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)
- $265
- Grade 9.5
- $1,430
- PSA 9
- $1,300
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 | $1,430 | +$1,140 | +$1,115 | +$1,015 |
| PSA 9 | $1,300 | +$1,010 | +$985 | +$885 |
| PSA 8 | $580 | +$290 | +$265 | +$165 |
Net = sale price − $265 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% | $1,332 | +$1,017 |
| 50% | $1,365 | +$1,050 |
| 75% | $1,397 | +$1,082 |
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 | $1,430 |
| 9 | $1,300 |
| 8 | $580 |
| 7 | $500 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Larry Bird [3D] #8 — FAQ
Is Larry Bird [3D] #8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Larry Bird [3D] #8 sells for $1,430 against $265 raw: a $1,165 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,300) 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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