Is Asa Newell #BSI-AN worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Asa Newell #BSI-AN sells for $58.56 against $6.94 raw: a $51.62 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.94
- PSA 10
- $58.56
- PSA 9
- $20.46
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- 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 | $58.56 | +$26.62 | +$1.62 | −$98.38 |
| PSA 9 | $20.46 | −$11.48 | −$36.48 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $11.15 | −$20.79 | −$45.79 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.94 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% | $29.98 | −$26.96 |
| 50% | $39.51 | −$17.43 |
| 75% | $49.04 | −$7.90 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 96%. 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 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.56 | −$17.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 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 Asa Newell #BSI-AN — FAQ
Is Asa Newell #BSI-AN worth grading?
A PSA 10 Asa Newell #BSI-AN sells for $58.56 against $6.94 raw: a $51.62 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Asa Newell #BSI-AN worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Asa Newell #BSI-AN (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Signed and Sealed) sells for about $58.56 versus $6.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Asa Newell #BSI-AN?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.56. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Asa Newell #BSI-AN 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 Asa Newell #BSI-AN break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Asa Newell #BSI-AN breaks even when it gems about 96% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.46).
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