Is Shaquille O'Neal #HR11 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal #HR11 sells for $319 against $22.00 raw: a $297 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($290) 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)
- $22.00
- Grade 9.5
- $319
- PSA 9
- $290
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $319 | +$272 | +$247 | +$147 |
| PSA 9 | $290 | +$243 | +$218 | +$118 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | −$7.00 | −$32.00 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $22.00 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% | $297 | +$225 |
| 50% | $305 | +$233 |
| 75% | $312 | +$240 |
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 | $319 |
| 9 | $290 |
| 8 | $40.00 |
| 7 | $35.01 |
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Grading Shaquille O'Neal #HR11 — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal #HR11 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Shaquille O'Neal #HR11 sells for $319 against $22.00 raw: a $297 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($290) 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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