Is Damon Stoudamire [Signature] #38 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Damon Stoudamire [Signature] #38 sells for $213 against $6.06 raw: a $207 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.99) 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)
- $6.06
- PSA 10
- $213
- PSA 9
- $40.99
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $213 | +$182 | +$157 | +$57.33 |
| PSA 9 | $40.99 | +$9.93 | −$15.07 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $19.65 | −$11.41 | −$36.41 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $6.06 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% | $84.09 | +$28.03 |
| 50% | $127 | +$71.13 |
| 75% | $170 | +$114 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $277 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $213 | −$63.61 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $128 | −$149 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $128 | −$149 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Damon Stoudamire [Signature] #38 — FAQ
Is Damon Stoudamire [Signature] #38 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Damon Stoudamire [Signature] #38 sells for $213 against $6.06 raw: a $207 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.99) 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 Damon Stoudamire [Signature] #38 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Damon Stoudamire [Signature] #38 (Basketball Cards 1995 Signature Rookies Prime) sells for about $213 versus $6.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Damon Stoudamire [Signature] #38?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $277, ahead of PSA 10 at $213. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Damon Stoudamire [Signature] #38 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 Damon Stoudamire [Signature] #38 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Damon Stoudamire [Signature] #38 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.99).
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