Is Bub Carrington #97 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bub Carrington #97 brings $32.68 versus $0.65 raw — a $32.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.65
- PSA 10
- $32.68
- PSA 9
- $10.98
- Gem premium
- 50×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $32.68 | +$7.03 | −$17.97 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $10.98 | −$14.67 | −$39.67 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $5.57 | −$20.08 | −$45.08 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.65 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% | $16.41 | −$34.24 |
| 50% | $21.83 | −$28.82 |
| 75% | $27.25 | −$23.39 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $42.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $32.68 | −$9.32 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$22.00 | 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 Bub Carrington #97 — FAQ
Is Bub Carrington #97 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bub Carrington #97 brings $32.68 versus $0.65 raw — a $32.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Bub Carrington #97 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bub Carrington #97 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps) sells for about $32.68 versus $0.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bub Carrington #97?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $42.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.68. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bub Carrington #97 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.
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