Is Shawn Kemp [Refractor, w/Coating] #R16 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1998 Topps Roundball Royalty · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Shawn Kemp [Refractor, w/Coating] #R16 sell for $40.70, only $15.70 above the $25.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $25.00
- Grade 8
- $40.70
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 8 | $40.70 | −$9.30 | −$34.30 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $40.70 | −$9.30 | −$34.30 | −$134 |
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Grading Shawn Kemp [Refractor, w/Coating] #R16 — FAQ
Is Shawn Kemp [Refractor, w/Coating] #R16 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Shawn Kemp [Refractor, w/Coating] #R16 sell for $40.70, only $15.70 above the $25.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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