Is Dominique Wilkins #8 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.7× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Dominique Wilkins #8 sells for $189 against $51.19 raw: a $137 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $51.19
- Grade 8
- $189
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 8 | $189 | +$112 | +$87.31 | −$12.69 |
| PSA 8 | $189 | +$112 | +$87.31 | −$12.69 |
Net = sale price − $51.19 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $189 |
| 7 | $129 |
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Grading Dominique Wilkins #8 — FAQ
Is Dominique Wilkins #8 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Dominique Wilkins #8 sells for $189 against $51.19 raw: a $137 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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