Is Kevin Garnett [Gold] #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Garnett [Gold] #25 brings $76.00 versus $49.24 raw — a $26.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($69.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $49.24
- Grade 9.5
- $76.00
- PSA 9
- $69.00
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $76.00 | +$1.76 | −$23.24 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $69.00 | −$5.24 | −$30.24 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $62.68 | −$11.56 | −$36.56 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $49.24 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% | $70.75 | −$28.49 |
| 50% | $72.50 | −$26.74 |
| 75% | $74.25 | −$24.99 |
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 [Gold] #25 — FAQ
Is Kevin Garnett [Gold] #25 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Garnett [Gold] #25 brings $76.00 versus $49.24 raw — a $26.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($69.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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