Is Damon Stoudamire #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Damon Stoudamire #2 sells for $110 against $73.89 raw: a $36.11 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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)
- $73.89
- Grade 9.5
- $110
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $110 | +$11.11 | −$13.89 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | +$1.11 | −$23.89 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $73.89 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% | $103 | −$21.39 |
| 50% | $105 | −$18.89 |
| 75% | $108 | −$16.39 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Damon Stoudamire #2 — FAQ
Is Damon Stoudamire #2 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Damon Stoudamire #2 sells for $110 against $73.89 raw: a $36.11 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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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