Is Anfernee Hardaway #292 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Anfernee Hardaway #292 sells for $270 against $1.98 raw: a $268 spread, 136× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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)
- $1.98
- PSA 10
- $270
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 136×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $270 | +$243 | +$218 | +$118 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | +$8.02 | −$16.98 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$25.99 | −$50.99 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $1.98 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% | $93.75 | +$41.77 |
| 50% | $153 | +$101 |
| 75% | $211 | +$159 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $351 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $270 | −$81.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $162 | −$189 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $162 | −$189 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $270 | $162 | $351 | $162 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.29 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $0.99 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Anfernee Hardaway #292 — FAQ
Is Anfernee Hardaway #292 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Anfernee Hardaway #292 sells for $270 against $1.98 raw: a $268 spread, 136× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Anfernee Hardaway #292 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Anfernee Hardaway #292 (Basketball Cards 1995 Skybox Premium) sells for about $270 versus $1.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 136× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Anfernee Hardaway #292?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $351, ahead of PSA 10 at $270. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Anfernee Hardaway #292 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Anfernee Hardaway #292 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Anfernee Hardaway #292 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.00).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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