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Is Cory Joseph [Autograph] #276 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cory Joseph [Autograph] #276 brings $43.09 versus $4.10 raw — a $38.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.10
- PSA 10
- $43.09
- PSA 9
- $15.12
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $43.09 | +$13.99 | −$11.01 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $15.12 | −$13.98 | −$38.98 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $8.73 | −$20.37 | −$45.37 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $4.10 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% | $22.11 | −$31.99 |
| 50% | $29.11 | −$24.99 |
| 75% | $36.10 | −$18.00 |
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 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.09 | −$12.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6.99 | −$49.01 | 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 Cory Joseph [Autograph] #276 — FAQ
Is Cory Joseph [Autograph] #276 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cory Joseph [Autograph] #276 brings $43.09 versus $4.10 raw — a $38.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Cory Joseph [Autograph] #276 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cory Joseph [Autograph] #276 (Basketball Cards 2012 Panini Contenders) sells for about $43.09 versus $4.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cory Joseph [Autograph] #276?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cory Joseph [Autograph] #276 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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