Is Allen Iverson #2 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.1× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson #2 sells for $2,442 against $597 raw: a $1,845 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $597
- Grade 9.5
- $2,442
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $2,442 | +$1,820 | +$1,795 | +$1,695 |
| PSA 8 | $1,592 | +$970 | +$945 | +$845 |
Net = sale price − $597 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Allen Iverson #2 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson #2 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson #2 sells for $2,442 against $597 raw: a $1,845 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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