Is Steve Francis #13XC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Steve Francis #13XC sells for $329 against $14.05 raw: a $315 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.62) 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)
- $14.05
- PSA 10
- $329
- PSA 9
- $63.62
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $329 | +$290 | +$265 | +$165 |
| PSA 9 | $63.62 | +$24.57 | −$0.43 | −$100 |
| PSA 8 | $5.00 | −$34.05 | −$59.05 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $14.05 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% | $130 | +$65.81 |
| 50% | $196 | +$132 |
| 75% | $262 | +$198 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $427 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $329 | −$98.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $197 | −$230 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $197 | −$230 | 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.
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Grading Steve Francis #13XC — FAQ
Is Steve Francis #13XC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Steve Francis #13XC sells for $329 against $14.05 raw: a $315 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.62) 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 Steve Francis #13XC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Steve Francis #13XC (Basketball Cards 1999 Skybox E-X E-Xceptional) sells for about $329 versus $14.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Steve Francis #13XC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $427, ahead of PSA 10 at $329. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Steve Francis #13XC 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 Steve Francis #13XC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Steve Francis #13XC breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $63.62).
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