Is David Robinson #BN1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 David Robinson #BN1 sells for $60.00 against $2.76 raw: a $57.24 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.75) 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)
- $2.76
- Grade 9.5
- $60.00
- PSA 9
- $54.75
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $60.00 | +$32.24 | +$7.24 | −$92.76 |
| PSA 9 | $54.75 | +$26.99 | +$1.99 | −$98.01 |
| PSA 8 | $8.99 | −$18.77 | −$43.77 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.76 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% | $56.06 | +$3.30 |
| 50% | $57.38 | +$4.62 |
| 75% | $58.69 | +$5.93 |
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 David Robinson #BN1 — FAQ
Is David Robinson #BN1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 David Robinson #BN1 sells for $60.00 against $2.76 raw: a $57.24 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.75) 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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