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Is Steve Nash [Class of 96] #15 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Steve Nash [Class of 96] #15 sells for $49.00 against $16.60 raw: a $32.40 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.99) 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)
- $16.60
- Grade 9.5
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $44.99
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $49.00 | +$7.40 | −$17.60 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $44.99 | +$3.39 | −$21.61 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $26.51 | −$15.09 | −$40.09 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $16.60 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% | $45.99 | −$20.61 |
| 50% | $47.00 | −$19.60 |
| 75% | $48.00 | −$18.60 |
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 Steve Nash [Class of 96] #15 — FAQ
Is Steve Nash [Class of 96] #15 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Steve Nash [Class of 96] #15 sells for $49.00 against $16.60 raw: a $32.40 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.99) 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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