Is Steve Nash [Gold] #38 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Steve Nash [Gold] #38 sells for $57.00 against $9.71 raw: a $47.29 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.00) 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)
- $9.71
- Grade 9.5
- $57.00
- PSA 9
- $52.00
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $57.00 | +$22.29 | −$2.71 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $52.00 | +$17.29 | −$7.71 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $47.49 | +$12.78 | −$12.22 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $9.71 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% | $53.25 | −$6.46 |
| 50% | $54.50 | −$5.21 |
| 75% | $55.75 | −$3.96 |
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 Steve Nash [Gold] #38 — FAQ
Is Steve Nash [Gold] #38 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Steve Nash [Gold] #38 sells for $57.00 against $9.71 raw: a $47.29 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.00) 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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