Is Larry Bird #SS-10 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Larry Bird #SS-10 sells for $50.40 against $3.43 raw: a $46.97 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.59) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.43
- PSA 10
- $50.40
- PSA 9
- $15.59
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $50.40 | +$21.97 | −$3.03 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $15.59 | −$12.84 | −$37.84 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $8.68 | −$19.75 | −$44.75 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $3.43 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% | $24.29 | −$29.14 |
| 50% | $32.99 | −$20.44 |
| 75% | $41.70 | −$11.73 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $66.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.40 | −$15.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$36.00 | 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 | $50.40 | $30.00 | $66.00 | $30.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $27.50 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $15.59 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.68 |
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Grading Larry Bird #SS-10 — FAQ
Is Larry Bird #SS-10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Larry Bird #SS-10 sells for $50.40 against $3.43 raw: a $46.97 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.59) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Larry Bird #SS-10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Larry Bird #SS-10 (Basketball Cards 2008 Fleer Sharp Shooters) sells for about $50.40 versus $3.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Larry Bird #SS-10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $66.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Larry Bird #SS-10 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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