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Is Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold] #91G worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold] #91G sells for $425 against $350 raw: a $75.01 spread, 1.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($386) 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)
- $350
- Grade 9.5
- $425
- PSA 9
- $386
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 9.5 | $425 | +$50.01 | +$25.01 | −$74.99 |
| PSA 9 | $386 | +$11.01 | −$13.99 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $329 | −$45.99 | −$70.99 | −$171 |
Net = sale price − $350 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% | $396 | −$4.24 |
| 50% | $406 | +$5.51 |
| 75% | $415 | +$15.26 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $425 |
| 9 | $386 |
| 8 | $329 |
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Grading Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold] #91G — FAQ
Is Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold] #91G worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold] #91G sells for $425 against $350 raw: a $75.01 spread, 1.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($386) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold] #91G break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hakeem Olajuwon [Gold] #91G breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $386).
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