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Is Novak Djokovic [Materials] #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Novak Djokovic [Materials] #16 sells for $260 against $165 raw: a $95.00 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($237) 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)
- $165
- Grade 9.5
- $260
- PSA 9
- $237
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $260 | +$70.00 | +$45.00 | −$55.00 |
| PSA 9 | $237 | +$46.50 | +$21.50 | −$78.50 |
| PSA 8 | $88.00 | −$102 | −$127 | −$227 |
Net = sale price − $165 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% | $242 | +$27.38 |
| 50% | $248 | +$33.25 |
| 75% | $254 | +$39.13 |
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 | $260 |
| 9 | $237 |
| 8 | $88.00 |
| 7 | $70.00 |
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Grading Novak Djokovic [Materials] #16 — FAQ
Is Novak Djokovic [Materials] #16 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Novak Djokovic [Materials] #16 sells for $260 against $165 raw: a $95.00 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($237) 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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