Is Ben Saraf #RV-BS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ben Saraf #RV-BS sells for $343 against $70.99 raw: a $272 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($120) 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)
- $70.99
- PSA 10
- $343
- PSA 9
- $120
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $343 | +$247 | +$222 | +$122 |
| PSA 9 | $120 | +$24.21 | −$0.79 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $68.70 | −$27.29 | −$52.29 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $70.99 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% | $176 | +$54.99 |
| 50% | $232 | +$111 |
| 75% | $288 | +$167 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $446 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $343 | −$103 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $206 | −$240 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $206 | −$240 | 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 #RV-BS — FAQ
Is Ben Saraf #RV-BS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ben Saraf #RV-BS sells for $343 against $70.99 raw: a $272 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($120) 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 #RV-BS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ben Saraf #RV-BS (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Three Rookie-Verse Signature) sells for about $343 versus $70.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ben Saraf #RV-BS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $446, ahead of PSA 10 at $343. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ben Saraf #RV-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 #RV-BS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ben Saraf #RV-BS breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $120).
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