Is Magic Johnson #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Magic Johnson #6 sells for $110 against $22.82 raw: a $87.18 spread, 4.8× 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)
- $22.82
- Grade 9.5
- $110
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $110 | +$62.18 | +$37.18 | −$62.82 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | +$52.18 | +$27.18 | −$72.82 |
Net = sale price − $22.82 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 | +$29.68 |
| 50% | $105 | +$32.18 |
| 75% | $108 | +$34.68 |
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 | $110 |
| 9 | $100 |
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Grading Magic Johnson #6 — FAQ
Is Magic Johnson #6 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Magic Johnson #6 sells for $110 against $22.82 raw: a $87.18 spread, 4.8× 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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