Is Cooper Flagg #RS-16 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg #RS-16 brings $915 versus $444 raw — a $470 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($410) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $444
- PSA 10
- $915
- PSA 9
- $410
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $915 | +$445 | +$420 | +$320 |
| PSA 9 | $410 | −$59.37 | −$84.37 | −$184 |
| PSA 8 | $315 | −$155 | −$180 | −$280 |
Net = sale price − $444 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% | $536 | +$41.75 |
| 50% | $662 | +$168 |
| 75% | $788 | +$294 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $1,189 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $915 | −$275 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $549 | −$640 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $549 | −$640 | 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 | $915 | $549 | $1,189 | $549 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $765 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $410 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $315 |
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Grading Cooper Flagg #RS-16 — FAQ
Is Cooper Flagg #RS-16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg #RS-16 brings $915 versus $444 raw — a $470 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($410) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Cooper Flagg #RS-16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg #RS-16 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Rock Stars) sells for about $915 versus $444 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cooper Flagg #RS-16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,189, ahead of PSA 10 at $915. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cooper Flagg #RS-16 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 #RS-16 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cooper Flagg #RS-16 breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $410).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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