Is Cooper Flagg #251 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg #251 brings $2,438 versus $998 raw — a $1,440 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($836) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $998
- PSA 10
- $2,438
- PSA 9
- $836
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $2,438 | +$1,415 | +$1,390 | +$1,290 |
| PSA 9 | $836 | −$186 | −$211 | −$311 |
| PSA 8 | $620 | −$403 | −$428 | −$528 |
Net = sale price − $998 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% | $1,237 | +$189 |
| 50% | $1,637 | +$589 |
| 75% | $2,037 | +$990 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $3,169 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,438 | −$732 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,463 | −$1,706 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,195 | −$1,975 | 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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Grading Cooper Flagg #251 — FAQ
Is Cooper Flagg #251 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg #251 brings $2,438 versus $998 raw — a $1,440 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($836) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Cooper Flagg #251 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg #251 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Sapphire) sells for about $2,438 versus $998 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cooper Flagg #251?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,169, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,438. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cooper Flagg #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 #251 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cooper Flagg #251 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $836).
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