Is Sam Cassell #DP24 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 24× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Sam Cassell #DP24 sells for $49.99 against $2.12 raw: a $47.87 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.12
- Grade 9.5
- $49.99
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $49.99 | +$22.87 | −$2.13 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$12.12 | −$37.12 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $4.25 | −$22.87 | −$47.87 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $2.12 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% | $23.75 | −$28.37 |
| 50% | $32.50 | −$19.62 |
| 75% | $41.24 | −$10.88 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Sam Cassell #DP24 — FAQ
Is Sam Cassell #DP24 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sam Cassell #DP24 sells for $49.99 against $2.12 raw: a $47.87 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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