Is John Stockton #235 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 John Stockton #235 sells for $29,915 against $637 raw: a $29,278 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,725) 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)
- $637
- PSA 10
- $29,915
- PSA 9
- $2,725
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $29,915 | +$29,253 | +$29,228 | +$29,128 |
| PSA 9 | $2,725 | +$2,063 | +$2,038 | +$1,938 |
| PSA 8 | $1,488 | +$826 | +$801 | +$701 |
Net = sale price − $637 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% | $9,523 | +$8,836 |
| 50% | $16,320 | +$15,633 |
| 75% | $23,118 | +$22,431 |
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 | $38,890 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29,915 | −$8,975 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17,949 | −$20,941 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17,949 | −$20,941 | 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 John Stockton #235 — FAQ
Is John Stockton #235 worth grading?
A PSA 10 John Stockton #235 sells for $29,915 against $637 raw: a $29,278 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,725) 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 John Stockton #235 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 John Stockton #235 (Basketball Cards 1984 Star) sells for about $29,915 versus $637 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for John Stockton #235?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $38,890, ahead of PSA 10 at $29,915. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does John Stockton #235 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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