Is Allen Iverson #15 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson #15 sells for $599 against $270 raw: a $329 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($544) 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)
- $270
- Grade 9.5
- $599
- PSA 9
- $544
- 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 9.5 | $599 | +$304 | +$279 | +$179 |
| PSA 9 | $544 | +$249 | +$224 | +$124 |
| PSA 8 | $350 | +$54.87 | +$29.87 | −$70.13 |
Net = sale price − $270 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% | $558 | +$238 |
| 50% | $572 | +$252 |
| 75% | $585 | +$265 |
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 Allen Iverson #15 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson #15 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson #15 sells for $599 against $270 raw: a $329 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($544) 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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