Is Allan Houston #247 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 7 Allan Houston #247 brings $32.99 versus $1.15 raw — a $31.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.15
- Grade 7
- $32.99
- PSA 9
- $17.50
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 7 | $32.99 | +$6.84 | −$18.16 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $17.50 | −$8.65 | −$33.65 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $1.15 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% | $21.37 | −$29.78 |
| 50% | $25.25 | −$25.90 |
| 75% | $29.12 | −$22.03 |
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 Allan Houston #247 — FAQ
Is Allan Houston #247 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Allan Houston #247 brings $32.99 versus $1.15 raw — a $31.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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