Is Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold Medallion] #8 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1995 Ultra Power · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 41× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold Medallion] #8 sells for $95.00 against $2.34 raw: a $92.66 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.34
- Grade 9.5
- $95.00
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $95.00 | +$67.66 | +$42.66 | −$57.34 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$7.34 | −$32.34 | −$132 |
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Is Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold Medallion] #8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold Medallion] #8 sells for $95.00 against $2.34 raw: a $92.66 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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