Is Stephen Curry [Purple] #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Purple] #17 sells for $85.93 against $3.99 raw: a $81.94 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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)
- $3.99
- PSA 10
- $85.93
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $85.93 | +$56.94 | +$31.94 | −$68.06 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | +$1.01 | −$23.99 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $23.83 | −$5.16 | −$30.16 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $3.99 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% | $43.98 | −$10.01 |
| 50% | $57.97 | +$3.98 |
| 75% | $71.95 | +$17.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 43%. 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 | $327 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $85.93 | −$241 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$275 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$275 | 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 Stephen Curry [Purple] #17 — FAQ
Is Stephen Curry [Purple] #17 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Purple] #17 sells for $85.93 against $3.99 raw: a $81.94 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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 Stephen Curry [Purple] #17 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Purple] #17 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic My House) sells for about $85.93 versus $3.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stephen Curry [Purple] #17?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $327, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stephen Curry [Purple] #17 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 Stephen Curry [Purple] #17 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Stephen Curry [Purple] #17 breaks even when it gems about 43% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.00).
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