Is Anfernee Hardaway #GJ23 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Anfernee Hardaway #GJ23 sells for $2,805 against $1,200 raw: a $1,605 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,550) 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)
- $1,200
- Grade 9.5
- $2,805
- PSA 9
- $2,550
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $2,805 | +$1,580 | +$1,555 | +$1,455 |
| PSA 9 | $2,550 | +$1,325 | +$1,300 | +$1,200 |
| PSA 8 | $2,318 | +$1,093 | +$1,068 | +$968 |
Net = sale price − $1,200 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% | $2,614 | +$1,364 |
| 50% | $2,678 | +$1,428 |
| 75% | $2,741 | +$1,491 |
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 | $2,805 |
| 9 | $2,550 |
| 8 | $2,318 |
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Grading Anfernee Hardaway #GJ23 — FAQ
Is Anfernee Hardaway #GJ23 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Anfernee Hardaway #GJ23 sells for $2,805 against $1,200 raw: a $1,605 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,550) 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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