Is Jermaine O'Neal [Refractor] #R20 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jermaine O'Neal [Refractor] #R20 sells for $41.00 against $4.47 raw: a $36.53 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.06) 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)
- $4.47
- Grade 9.5
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $37.06
- Gem premium
- 9.2×
- 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 | $41.00 | +$11.53 | −$13.47 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $37.06 | +$7.59 | −$17.41 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $17.95 | −$11.52 | −$36.52 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $4.47 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% | $38.05 | −$16.42 |
| 50% | $39.03 | −$15.44 |
| 75% | $40.02 | −$14.45 |
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 Jermaine O'Neal [Refractor] #R20 — FAQ
Is Jermaine O'Neal [Refractor] #R20 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jermaine O'Neal [Refractor] #R20 sells for $41.00 against $4.47 raw: a $36.53 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.06) 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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