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Is Allen Iverson [Rubies] #216 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson [Rubies] #216 sells for $1,018 against $181 raw: a $837 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($925) 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)
- $181
- Grade 9.5
- $1,018
- PSA 9
- $925
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- 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 | $1,018 | +$812 | +$787 | +$687 |
| PSA 9 | $925 | +$719 | +$694 | +$594 |
| PSA 8 | $204 | −$1.75 | −$26.75 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $181 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% | $948 | +$718 |
| 50% | $972 | +$741 |
| 75% | $995 | +$764 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $1,018 |
| 9 | $925 |
| 8 | $204 |
| 7 | $163 |
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Grading Allen Iverson [Rubies] #216 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson [Rubies] #216 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson [Rubies] #216 sells for $1,018 against $181 raw: a $837 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($925) 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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