Is Anfernee Hardaway #14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Anfernee Hardaway #14 sells for $1,387 against $90.49 raw: a $1,297 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,261) 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)
- $90.49
- Grade 9.5
- $1,387
- PSA 9
- $1,261
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $1,387 | +$1,272 | +$1,247 | +$1,147 |
| PSA 9 | $1,261 | +$1,145 | +$1,120 | +$1,020 |
| PSA 8 | $332 | +$217 | +$192 | +$91.51 |
Net = sale price − $90.49 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% | $1,292 | +$1,152 |
| 50% | $1,324 | +$1,183 |
| 75% | $1,355 | +$1,215 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Anfernee Hardaway #14 — FAQ
Is Anfernee Hardaway #14 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Anfernee Hardaway #14 sells for $1,387 against $90.49 raw: a $1,297 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,261) 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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