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Is Stephen Curry [Gold] #321 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Gold] #321 sells for $75,638 against $7,500 raw: a $68,138 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($13,686) 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)
- $7,500
- PSA 10
- $75,638
- PSA 9
- $13,686
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $75,638 | +$68,113 | +$68,088 | +$67,988 |
| PSA 9 | $13,686 | +$6,161 | +$6,136 | +$6,036 |
| PSA 8 | $8,935 | +$1,410 | +$1,385 | +$1,285 |
Net = sale price − $7,500 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% | $29,174 | +$21,624 |
| 50% | $44,662 | +$37,112 |
| 75% | $60,150 | +$52,600 |
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 | $98,329 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $75,638 | −$22,691 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45,383 | −$52,946 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45,383 | −$52,946 | 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 [Gold] #321 — FAQ
Is Stephen Curry [Gold] #321 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Gold] #321 sells for $75,638 against $7,500 raw: a $68,138 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($13,686) 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 [Gold] #321 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Gold] #321 (Basketball Cards 2009 Topps) sells for about $75,638 versus $7,500 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stephen Curry [Gold] #321?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $98,329, ahead of PSA 10 at $75,638. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stephen Curry [Gold] #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.
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