Is Stephen Curry #321 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry #321 sells for $17,200 against $1,634 raw: a $15,566 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,212) 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)
- $1,634
- PSA 10
- $17,200
- PSA 9
- $4,212
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $17,200 | +$15,541 | +$15,516 | +$15,416 |
| PSA 9 | $4,212 | +$2,553 | +$2,528 | +$2,428 |
| PSA 8 | $3,057 | +$1,397 | +$1,372 | +$1,272 |
Net = sale price − $1,634 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% | $7,459 | +$5,775 |
| 50% | $10,706 | +$9,022 |
| 75% | $13,953 | +$12,269 |
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 | $18,330 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $14,100 | −$4,230 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8,460 | −$9,870 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5,000 | −$13,330 | 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 | $17,200 | $10,320 | $22,360 | $5,000 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $6,050 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $4,212 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $3,057 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $1,981 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Stephen Curry #321 — FAQ
Is Stephen Curry #321 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry #321 sells for $17,200 against $1,634 raw: a $15,566 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,212) 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 #321 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry #321 (Basketball Cards 2009 Topps) sells for about $17,200 versus $1,634 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stephen Curry #321?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $18,330, ahead of PSA 10 at $14,100. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stephen Curry #321 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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