Is Joe Smith #138 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1996 Ultra Platinum Medallion · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Joe Smith #138 sells for $49.99 against $4.49 raw: a $45.50 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.49
- Grade 8
- $49.99
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $49.99 | +$20.50 | −$4.50 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $49.99 | +$20.50 | −$4.50 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $4.49 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Joe Smith #138 — FAQ
Is Joe Smith #138 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Joe Smith #138 sells for $49.99 against $4.49 raw: a $45.50 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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