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Is Tracy McGrady [Essential Credentials Now] #79 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Tracy McGrady [Essential Credentials Now] #79 sells for $4,036 against $1,677 raw: a $2,359 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,669) 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)
- $1,677
- Grade 9.5
- $4,036
- PSA 9
- $3,669
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 9.5 | $4,036 | +$2,334 | +$2,309 | +$2,209 |
| PSA 9 | $3,669 | +$1,967 | +$1,942 | +$1,842 |
| PSA 8 | $3,336 | +$1,634 | +$1,609 | +$1,509 |
Net = sale price − $1,677 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% | $3,761 | +$2,034 |
| 50% | $3,853 | +$2,126 |
| 75% | $3,944 | +$2,217 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $4,036 |
| 9 | $3,669 |
| 8 | $3,336 |
| 7 | $3,052 |
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Grading Tracy McGrady [Essential Credentials Now] #79 — FAQ
Is Tracy McGrady [Essential Credentials Now] #79 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tracy McGrady [Essential Credentials Now] #79 sells for $4,036 against $1,677 raw: a $2,359 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,669) 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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