Is Dikembe Mutombo [Refractor] #G15 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Dikembe Mutombo [Refractor] #G15 sells for $91.00 against $8.77 raw: a $82.23 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($83.14) 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)
- $8.77
- Grade 9.5
- $91.00
- PSA 9
- $83.14
- 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 | $91.00 | +$57.23 | +$32.23 | −$67.77 |
| PSA 9 | $83.14 | +$49.37 | +$24.37 | −$75.63 |
| PSA 8 | $13.79 | −$19.98 | −$44.98 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $8.77 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% | $85.11 | +$26.34 |
| 50% | $87.07 | +$28.30 |
| 75% | $89.03 | +$30.27 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Dikembe Mutombo [Refractor] #G15 — FAQ
Is Dikembe Mutombo [Refractor] #G15 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dikembe Mutombo [Refractor] #G15 sells for $91.00 against $8.77 raw: a $82.23 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($83.14) 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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