Is Klay Thompson #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Klay Thompson #23 brings $40.50 versus $2.01 raw — a $38.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.01
- PSA 10
- $40.50
- PSA 9
- $15.36
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $40.50 | +$13.49 | −$11.51 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $15.36 | −$11.65 | −$36.65 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $11.41 | −$15.60 | −$40.60 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.01 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% | $21.64 | −$30.37 |
| 50% | $27.93 | −$24.08 |
| 75% | $34.22 | −$17.79 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $40.50 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $38.00 | −$2.50 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $30.92 | −$9.58 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.01 | −$29.49 | 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 Klay Thompson #23 — FAQ
Is Klay Thompson #23 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Klay Thompson #23 brings $40.50 versus $2.01 raw — a $38.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Klay Thompson #23 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Klay Thompson #23 (Basketball Cards 2011 SP Authentic) sells for about $40.50 versus $2.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Klay Thompson #23?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $40.50, ahead of BGS 10 at $38.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Klay Thompson #23 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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