Is Nikola Jokic [International] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Nikola Jokic [International] #1 brings $486 versus $431 raw — a $54.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($442) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $431
- Grade 9.5
- $486
- PSA 9
- $442
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $486 | +$29.52 | +$4.52 | −$95.48 |
| PSA 9 | $442 | −$14.88 | −$39.88 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $431 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% | $453 | −$28.78 |
| 50% | $464 | −$17.68 |
| 75% | $475 | −$6.58 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 90%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $486 |
| 9 | $442 |
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Grading Nikola Jokic [International] #1 — FAQ
Is Nikola Jokic [International] #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Nikola Jokic [International] #1 brings $486 versus $431 raw — a $54.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($442) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What gem rate makes grading Nikola Jokic [International] #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nikola Jokic [International] #1 breaks even when it gems about 90% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $442).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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