Is Kevin Garnett [Quantum Bronze] #NW16 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1998 Upper Deck Next Wave · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Garnett [Quantum Bronze] #NW16 sells for $49.00 against $4.84 raw: a $44.16 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.85) 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)
- $4.84
- Grade 9.5
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $44.85
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $49.00 | +$19.16 | −$5.84 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $44.85 | +$15.01 | −$9.99 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $4.84 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% | $45.89 | −$8.95 |
| 50% | $46.92 | −$7.92 |
| 75% | $47.96 | −$6.88 |
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 Kevin Garnett [Quantum Bronze] #NW16 — FAQ
Is Kevin Garnett [Quantum Bronze] #NW16 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Garnett [Quantum Bronze] #NW16 sells for $49.00 against $4.84 raw: a $44.16 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.85) 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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