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Is Stephen Curry [Patch Autograph] #136 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Patch Autograph] #136 sells for $11,647 against $4,595 raw: a $7,052 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,350) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4,595
- PSA 10
- $11,647
- PSA 9
- $5,350
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $11,647 | +$7,027 | +$7,002 | +$6,902 |
| PSA 9 | $5,350 | +$730 | +$705 | +$605 |
| PSA 8 | $3,838 | −$782 | −$807 | −$907 |
Net = sale price − $4,595 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% | $6,924 | +$2,279 |
| 50% | $8,498 | +$3,853 |
| 75% | $10,072 | +$5,427 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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.
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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 sells for $11,647 against $4,595 raw: a $7,052 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,350) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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 $4,595 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 4, 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.
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