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Is Cooper Flagg [X-Fractor] #251 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [X-Fractor] #251 brings $701 versus $322 raw — a $379 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($318) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $322
- PSA 10
- $701
- PSA 9
- $318
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $701 | +$354 | +$329 | +$229 |
| PSA 9 | $318 | −$28.95 | −$53.95 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $310 | −$37.00 | −$62.00 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $322 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% | $414 | +$41.79 |
| 50% | $510 | +$138 |
| 75% | $605 | +$233 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $911 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $701 | −$210 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $578 | −$333 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $421 | −$490 | 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 | $701 | $421 | $911 | $578 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $379 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $318 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $310 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $296 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Cooper Flagg [X-Fractor] #251 — FAQ
Is Cooper Flagg [X-Fractor] #251 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [X-Fractor] #251 brings $701 versus $322 raw — a $379 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($318) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [X-Fractor] #251 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [X-Fractor] #251 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $701 versus $322 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cooper Flagg [X-Fractor] #251?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $911, ahead of PSA 10 at $701. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cooper Flagg [X-Fractor] #251 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.
What gem rate makes grading Cooper Flagg [X-Fractor] #251 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cooper Flagg [X-Fractor] #251 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $318).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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