Is Antonio McDyess #12F worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Antonio McDyess #12F sells for $139 against $17.02 raw: a $122 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($126) 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)
- $17.02
- Grade 9.5
- $139
- PSA 9
- $126
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- 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 | $139 | +$96.98 | +$71.98 | −$28.02 |
| PSA 9 | $126 | +$84.11 | +$59.11 | −$40.89 |
| PSA 8 | $60.00 | +$17.98 | −$7.02 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $17.02 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% | $129 | +$62.33 |
| 50% | $133 | +$65.55 |
| 75% | $136 | +$68.76 |
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 Antonio McDyess #12F — FAQ
Is Antonio McDyess #12F worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Antonio McDyess #12F sells for $139 against $17.02 raw: a $122 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($126) 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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