Is Paul Pierce #220 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Paul Pierce #220 sells for $165 against $9.53 raw: a $155 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($150) 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)
- $9.53
- Grade 9.5
- $165
- PSA 9
- $150
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $165 | +$130 | +$105 | +$5.47 |
| PSA 9 | $150 | +$115 | +$90.47 | −$9.53 |
| PSA 8 | $14.49 | −$20.04 | −$45.04 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $9.53 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% | $154 | +$94.22 |
| 50% | $158 | +$97.97 |
| 75% | $161 | +$102 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $165 |
| 9 | $150 |
| 8 | $14.49 |
| 7 | $12.00 |
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Grading Paul Pierce #220 — FAQ
Is Paul Pierce #220 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Paul Pierce #220 sells for $165 against $9.53 raw: a $155 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($150) 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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