Is Karl Malone #P-253 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1996 Ultra Platinum Medallion · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Karl Malone #P-253 brings $150 versus $67.50 raw — a $82.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $67.50
- Grade 8
- $150
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 8 | $150 | +$57.50 | +$32.50 | −$67.50 |
| PSA 8 | $150 | +$57.50 | +$32.50 | −$67.50 |
Net = sale price − $67.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Karl Malone #P-253 — FAQ
Is Karl Malone #P-253 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Karl Malone #P-253 brings $150 versus $67.50 raw — a $82.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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