Is VJ Edgecombe [Gold] #80BK-96 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe [Gold] #80BK-96 sells for $733 against $171 raw: a $562 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($267) 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)
- $171
- PSA 10
- $733
- PSA 9
- $267
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $733 | +$537 | +$512 | +$412 |
| PSA 9 | $267 | +$71.24 | +$46.24 | −$53.76 |
| PSA 8 | $140 | −$55.51 | −$80.51 | −$181 |
Net = sale price − $171 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% | $383 | +$163 |
| 50% | $500 | +$279 |
| 75% | $616 | +$396 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $952 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $733 | −$219 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $440 | −$512 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $440 | −$512 | 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 VJ Edgecombe [Gold] #80BK-96 — FAQ
Is VJ Edgecombe [Gold] #80BK-96 worth grading?
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe [Gold] #80BK-96 sells for $733 against $171 raw: a $562 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($267) 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 VJ Edgecombe [Gold] #80BK-96 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe [Gold] #80BK-96 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps 1980) sells for about $733 versus $171 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for VJ Edgecombe [Gold] #80BK-96?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $952, ahead of PSA 10 at $733. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does VJ Edgecombe [Gold] #80BK-96 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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