Is Shareef Abdur Rahim #1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Shareef Abdur Rahim #1 sells for $713 against $31.26 raw: a $682 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $31.26
- Grade 8
- $713
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 8 | $713 | +$657 | +$632 | +$532 |
| PSA 8 | $713 | +$657 | +$632 | +$532 |
Net = sale price − $31.26 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $713 |
| 7 | $29.80 |
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Grading Shareef Abdur Rahim #1 — FAQ
Is Shareef Abdur Rahim #1 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Shareef Abdur Rahim #1 sells for $713 against $31.26 raw: a $682 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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