Is Buzz Peterson #UNC-BP worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Buzz Peterson #UNC-BP sells for $235 against $52.50 raw: a $182 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.62) 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)
- $52.50
- PSA 10
- $235
- PSA 9
- $80.62
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $235 | +$157 | +$132 | +$32.17 |
| PSA 9 | $80.62 | +$3.12 | −$21.88 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $54.98 | −$22.52 | −$47.52 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $52.50 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% | $119 | +$16.63 |
| 50% | $158 | +$55.14 |
| 75% | $196 | +$93.66 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $305 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $235 | −$70.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $141 | −$164 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $141 | −$164 | 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 Buzz Peterson #UNC-BP — FAQ
Is Buzz Peterson #UNC-BP worth grading?
A PSA 10 Buzz Peterson #UNC-BP sells for $235 against $52.50 raw: a $182 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.62) 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 Buzz Peterson #UNC-BP worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Buzz Peterson #UNC-BP (Basketball Cards 2011 SP Authentic North Carolina Floor) sells for about $235 versus $52.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Buzz Peterson #UNC-BP?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $305, ahead of PSA 10 at $235. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Buzz Peterson #UNC-BP 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 Buzz Peterson #UNC-BP break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Buzz Peterson #UNC-BP breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $80.62).
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