Is Anfernee Hardaway #GJ23 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Anfernee Hardaway #GJ23 brings $2,805 versus $2,551 raw — a $254 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2,550) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,551
- Grade 9.5
- $2,805
- PSA 9
- $2,550
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 9.5 | $2,805 | +$229 | +$204 | +$104 |
| PSA 9 | $2,550 | −$26.00 | −$51.00 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $2,318 | −$258 | −$283 | −$383 |
Net = sale price − $2,551 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 | +$12.75 |
| 50% | $2,678 | +$76.50 |
| 75% | $2,741 | +$140 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Anfernee Hardaway #GJ23 — FAQ
Is Anfernee Hardaway #GJ23 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Anfernee Hardaway #GJ23 brings $2,805 versus $2,551 raw — a $254 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2,550) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading Anfernee Hardaway #GJ23 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Anfernee Hardaway #GJ23 breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $2,550).
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