Is Kevin Durant #28 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #28 sells for $45.47 against $2.98 raw: a $42.49 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.98
- PSA 10
- $45.47
- PSA 9
- $8.00
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $45.47 | +$17.49 | −$7.51 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $8.00 | −$19.98 | −$44.98 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$20.48 | −$45.48 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.98 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% | $17.37 | −$35.61 |
| 50% | $26.73 | −$26.25 |
| 75% | $36.10 | −$16.88 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $59.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.47 | −$13.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 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 Kevin Durant #28 — FAQ
Is Kevin Durant #28 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #28 sells for $45.47 against $2.98 raw: a $42.49 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Kevin Durant #28 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #28 (Basketball Cards 2014 Panini Excalibur) sells for about $45.47 versus $2.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kevin Durant #28?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $59.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.47. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kevin Durant #28 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.
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