Is Kyrie Irving Autograph #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kyrie Irving Autograph #1 brings $215 versus $115 raw — a $99.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($103) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $115
- PSA 10
- $215
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $215 | +$74.98 | +$49.98 | −$50.02 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | −$37.52 | −$62.52 | −$163 |
| PSA 8 | $99.00 | −$41.02 | −$66.02 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $115 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% | $131 | −$34.39 |
| 50% | $159 | −$6.27 |
| 75% | $187 | +$21.86 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 56%. 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 | $280 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $215 | −$65.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $129 | −$151 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $129 | −$151 | 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 Kyrie Irving Autograph #1 — FAQ
Is Kyrie Irving Autograph #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kyrie Irving Autograph #1 brings $215 versus $115 raw — a $99.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($103) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Kyrie Irving Autograph #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kyrie Irving Autograph #1 (Basketball Cards 2012 Panini Past & Present) sells for about $215 versus $115 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kyrie Irving Autograph #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $280, ahead of PSA 10 at $215. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kyrie Irving Autograph #1 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 Kyrie Irving Autograph #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kyrie Irving Autograph #1 breaks even when it gems about 56% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $103).
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