Is Ben Saraf #RA-BS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ben Saraf #RA-BS sells for $242 against $48.00 raw: a $194 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.54) 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)
- $48.00
- PSA 10
- $242
- PSA 9
- $84.54
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $242 | +$169 | +$144 | +$44.05 |
| PSA 9 | $84.54 | +$11.54 | −$13.46 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $48.08 | −$24.92 | −$49.92 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $48.00 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% | $124 | +$25.92 |
| 50% | $163 | +$65.30 |
| 75% | $203 | +$105 |
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 | $315 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $242 | −$72.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $145 | −$170 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $145 | −$170 | 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 Ben Saraf #RA-BS — FAQ
Is Ben Saraf #RA-BS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ben Saraf #RA-BS sells for $242 against $48.00 raw: a $194 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.54) 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 Ben Saraf #RA-BS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ben Saraf #RA-BS (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Three Rookie Autograph) sells for about $242 versus $48.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ben Saraf #RA-BS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $315, ahead of PSA 10 at $242. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ben Saraf #RA-BS 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 Ben Saraf #RA-BS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ben Saraf #RA-BS breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $84.54).
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