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Is Shaquille O'Neal [Gold Signature] #232 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal [Gold Signature] #232 sells for $308 against $110 raw: a $198 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($280) 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)
- $110
- Grade 9.5
- $308
- PSA 9
- $280
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $308 | +$173 | +$148 | +$47.79 |
| PSA 9 | $280 | +$145 | +$120 | +$19.78 |
| PSA 8 | $92.67 | −$42.54 | −$67.54 | −$168 |
Net = sale price − $110 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% | $287 | +$127 |
| 50% | $294 | +$134 |
| 75% | $301 | +$141 |
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 | $308 |
| 9 | $280 |
| 8 | $92.67 |
| 7 | $74.00 |
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Grading Shaquille O'Neal [Gold Signature] #232 — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal [Gold Signature] #232 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal [Gold Signature] #232 sells for $308 against $110 raw: a $198 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($280) 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.
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