Is Stephen Curry [Black Geometric Refractor] #201 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Black Geometric Refractor] #201 sells for $21,665 against $5,107 raw: a $16,558 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,794) 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)
- $5,107
- PSA 10
- $21,665
- PSA 9
- $7,794
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $21,665 | +$16,533 | +$16,508 | +$16,408 |
| PSA 9 | $7,794 | +$2,662 | +$2,637 | +$2,537 |
| PSA 8 | $4,546 | −$586 | −$611 | −$711 |
Net = sale price − $5,107 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% | $11,261 | +$6,104 |
| 50% | $14,729 | +$9,572 |
| 75% | $18,197 | +$13,040 |
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 | $28,164 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $21,665 | −$6,499 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12,999 | −$15,165 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12,999 | −$15,165 | 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 Stephen Curry [Black Geometric Refractor] #201 — FAQ
Is Stephen Curry [Black Geometric Refractor] #201 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Black Geometric Refractor] #201 sells for $21,665 against $5,107 raw: a $16,558 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,794) 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 Stephen Curry [Black Geometric Refractor] #201 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Black Geometric Refractor] #201 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $21,665 versus $5,107 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stephen Curry [Black Geometric Refractor] #201?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $28,164, ahead of PSA 10 at $21,665. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stephen Curry [Black Geometric Refractor] #201 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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