Is Kevin Garnett #GJ13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Garnett #GJ13 sells for $363 against $240 raw: a $123 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($330) 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)
- $240
- Grade 9.5
- $363
- PSA 9
- $330
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $363 | +$97.82 | +$72.82 | −$27.18 |
| PSA 9 | $330 | +$64.82 | +$39.82 | −$60.18 |
| PSA 8 | $296 | +$30.82 | +$5.82 | −$94.18 |
Net = sale price − $240 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% | $338 | +$48.07 |
| 50% | $347 | +$56.32 |
| 75% | $355 | +$64.57 |
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 | $363 |
| 9 | $330 |
| 8 | $296 |
| 7 | $280 |
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Grading Kevin Garnett #GJ13 — FAQ
Is Kevin Garnett #GJ13 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Garnett #GJ13 sells for $363 against $240 raw: a $123 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($330) 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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