Is VJ Edgecombe #H163 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe #H163 brings $41.00 versus $1.02 raw — a $39.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.02
- PSA 10
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $13.57
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 | $41.00 | +$14.98 | −$10.02 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $13.57 | −$12.45 | −$37.45 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $7.07 | −$18.95 | −$43.95 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.02 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% | $20.43 | −$30.59 |
| 50% | $27.29 | −$23.73 |
| 75% | $34.14 | −$16.88 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.00 | −$12.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$28.00 | 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 VJ Edgecombe #H163 — FAQ
Is VJ Edgecombe #H163 worth grading?
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe #H163 brings $41.00 versus $1.02 raw — a $39.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe #H163 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe #H163 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Holiday) sells for about $41.00 versus $1.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for VJ Edgecombe #H163?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does VJ Edgecombe #H163 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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