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Is Stephen Curry [Patch Autograph] #136 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Patch Autograph] #136 brings $11,647 versus $5,001 raw — a $6,645 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($3,876) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $5,001
- PSA 10
- $11,647
- PSA 9
- $3,876
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $11,647 | +$6,620 | +$6,595 | +$6,495 |
| PSA 9 | $3,876 | −$1,150 | −$1,175 | −$1,275 |
| PSA 8 | $3,849 | −$1,177 | −$1,202 | −$1,302 |
Net = sale price − $5,001 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% | $5,819 | +$768 |
| 50% | $7,761 | +$2,710 |
| 75% | $9,704 | +$4,653 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $15,140 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $11,647 | −$3,494 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6,988 | −$8,152 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6,988 | −$8,152 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $11,647 | $6,988 | $15,140 | $6,988 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $6,162 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $3,876 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $3,849 |
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Grading Stephen Curry [Patch Autograph] #136 — FAQ
Is Stephen Curry [Patch Autograph] #136 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Patch Autograph] #136 brings $11,647 versus $5,001 raw — a $6,645 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($3,876) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Patch Autograph] #136 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Patch Autograph] #136 (Basketball Cards 2009 Panini Rookies & Stars) sells for about $11,647 versus $5,001 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stephen Curry [Patch Autograph] #136?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $15,140, ahead of PSA 10 at $11,647. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stephen Curry [Patch Autograph] #136 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 Stephen Curry [Patch Autograph] #136 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Stephen Curry [Patch Autograph] #136 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $3,876).
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