Is Quinn Buckner #28 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Quinn Buckner #28 sells for $1,127 against $17.73 raw: a $1,110 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($200) 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)
- $17.73
- PSA 10
- $1,127
- PSA 9
- $200
- Gem premium
- 64×
- 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 | $1,127 | +$1,085 | +$1,060 | +$960 |
| PSA 9 | $200 | +$157 | +$132 | +$32.26 |
| PSA 8 | $111 | +$68.52 | +$43.52 | −$56.48 |
Net = sale price − $17.73 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% | $432 | +$364 |
| 50% | $664 | +$596 |
| 75% | $895 | +$828 |
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 | $1,465 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,127 | −$338 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $676 | −$789 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $676 | −$789 | 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 Quinn Buckner #28 — FAQ
Is Quinn Buckner #28 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Quinn Buckner #28 sells for $1,127 against $17.73 raw: a $1,110 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($200) 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 Quinn Buckner #28 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Quinn Buckner #28 (Basketball Cards 1983 Star) sells for about $1,127 versus $17.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 64× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Quinn Buckner #28?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,465, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,127. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Quinn Buckner #28 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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