Is Kevin Garnett #2E worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Garnett #2E sells for $182 against $80.32 raw: a $102 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($165) 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)
- $80.32
- Grade 9.5
- $182
- PSA 9
- $165
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $182 | +$76.68 | +$51.68 | −$48.32 |
| PSA 9 | $165 | +$59.76 | +$34.76 | −$65.24 |
| PSA 8 | $102 | −$3.31 | −$28.31 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $80.32 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% | $169 | +$38.99 |
| 50% | $174 | +$43.22 |
| 75% | $178 | +$47.45 |
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 Kevin Garnett #2E — FAQ
Is Kevin Garnett #2E worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Garnett #2E sells for $182 against $80.32 raw: a $102 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($165) 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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