Is Karl-Anthony Towns worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Karl-Anthony Towns sells for $48.64 against $4.13 raw: a $44.51 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.37) 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)
- $4.13
- PSA 10
- $48.64
- PSA 9
- $16.37
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $48.64 | +$19.51 | −$5.49 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $16.37 | −$12.76 | −$37.76 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $8.63 | −$20.50 | −$45.50 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.13 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% | $24.44 | −$29.69 |
| 50% | $32.51 | −$21.62 |
| 75% | $40.57 | −$13.56 |
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 | $63.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $48.64 | −$14.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 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 Karl-Anthony Towns — FAQ
Is Karl-Anthony Towns worth grading?
A PSA 10 Karl-Anthony Towns sells for $48.64 against $4.13 raw: a $44.51 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.37) 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 Karl-Anthony Towns worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Karl-Anthony Towns (Basketball Cards 2026 Topps Now New York Knicks NBA Champions) sells for about $48.64 versus $4.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Karl-Anthony Towns?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $63.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $48.64. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Karl-Anthony Towns 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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