Is Stephen Curry [Frozenfractor] #201 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Frozenfractor] #201 sells for $25,939 against $6,000 raw: a $19,939 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($9,233) 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)
- $6,000
- PSA 10
- $25,939
- PSA 9
- $9,233
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $25,939 | +$19,914 | +$19,889 | +$19,789 |
| PSA 9 | $9,233 | +$3,208 | +$3,183 | +$3,083 |
| PSA 8 | $5,362 | −$663 | −$688 | −$788 |
Net = sale price − $6,000 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% | $13,409 | +$7,359 |
| 50% | $17,586 | +$11,536 |
| 75% | $21,762 | +$15,712 |
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 | $33,720 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $25,939 | −$7,781 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15,563 | −$18,157 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15,563 | −$18,157 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $25,939 | $15,563 | $33,720 | $15,563 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $17,406 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $9,233 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5,362 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Stephen Curry [Frozenfractor] #201 — FAQ
Is Stephen Curry [Frozenfractor] #201 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Frozenfractor] #201 sells for $25,939 against $6,000 raw: a $19,939 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($9,233) 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 [Frozenfractor] #201 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Frozenfractor] #201 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $25,939 versus $6,000 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stephen Curry [Frozenfractor] #201?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $33,720, ahead of PSA 10 at $25,939. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stephen Curry [Frozenfractor] #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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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