Is Ben Simmons #FD10 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ben Simmons #FD10 brings $281 versus $192 raw — a $89.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($153) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $192
- PSA 10
- $281
- PSA 9
- $153
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $281 | +$64.25 | +$39.25 | −$60.75 |
| PSA 9 | $153 | −$64.00 | −$89.00 | −$189 |
| PSA 8 | $153 | −$64.00 | −$89.00 | −$189 |
Net = sale price − $192 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% | $185 | −$56.94 |
| 50% | $217 | −$24.88 |
| 75% | $249 | +$7.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 69%. 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 | $365 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $281 | −$84.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $168 | −$197 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $168 | −$197 | 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 | $281 | $168 | $365 | $168 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $209 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $153 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $153 |
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Grading Ben Simmons #FD10 — FAQ
Is Ben Simmons #FD10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ben Simmons #FD10 brings $281 versus $192 raw — a $89.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($153) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Ben Simmons #FD10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ben Simmons #FD10 (Basketball Cards 2016 Panini Studio From Downtown) sells for about $281 versus $192 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ben Simmons #FD10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $365, ahead of PSA 10 at $281. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ben Simmons #FD10 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 Simmons #FD10 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ben Simmons #FD10 breaks even when it gems about 69% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $153).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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