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Is the 1998 Skybox Premium Soul of the Game Allen Iverson #12 worth grading?

Live market numbers as of 2026-10-21 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value
$306.00
PSA 9 value
$1,375.00
PSA 10 value
$1,650.00
PSA 10 gem rate
6.4%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $987, but the 6.4% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.

The breakeven math

Line itemAmount
Raw purchase$306.00
Sales tax (8%)$24.48
Grading fee (priority tier)$80.00
Shipping$5.00
Total cost basis$415.48
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) +$987.02 (+238%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) +$753.27

Assumptions: $80 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.

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