Is Chris Webber #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Chris Webber #12 sells for $53.00 against $2.39 raw: a $50.61 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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)
- $2.39
- Grade 9.5
- $53.00
- PSA 9
- $48.00
- 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 | $53.00 | +$25.61 | +$0.61 | −$99.39 |
| PSA 9 | $48.00 | +$20.61 | −$4.39 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $2.39 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% | $49.25 | −$3.14 |
| 50% | $50.50 | −$1.89 |
| 75% | $51.75 | −$0.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 88%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Chris Webber #12 — FAQ
Is Chris Webber #12 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Chris Webber #12 sells for $53.00 against $2.39 raw: a $50.61 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Chris Webber #12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chris Webber #12 breaks even when it gems about 88% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.00).
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