Is James Harden #40 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2009 Upper Deck Draft Edition · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 James Harden #40 brings $41.00 versus $2.70 raw — a $38.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.70
- PSA 10
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $20.35
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $41.00 | +$13.30 | −$11.70 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $20.35 | −$7.35 | −$32.35 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $10.60 | −$17.10 | −$42.10 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.70 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% | $25.51 | −$27.19 |
| 50% | $30.68 | −$22.02 |
| 75% | $35.84 | −$16.86 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $99.62 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.00 | −$58.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$74.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $14.38 | −$85.24 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2009 Upper Deck Draft Edition cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![James Harden [Autograph] #40 2009 Upper Deck Draft Edition card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/VqoAAeSwyZ1qo1wI/s-l500.jpg)
![Stephen Curry [Autograph] #34 2009 Upper Deck Draft Edition card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/R4sAAeSwSj9pMyeq/s-l500.jpg)
![Stephen Curry [Autograph Green] #34 2009 Upper Deck Draft Edition card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/E6wAAeSw5eRqbNnj/s-l500.jpg)
Grading James Harden #40 — FAQ
Is James Harden #40 worth grading?
A PSA 10 James Harden #40 brings $41.00 versus $2.70 raw — a $38.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 James Harden #40 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 James Harden #40 (Basketball Cards 2009 Upper Deck Draft Edition) sells for about $41.00 versus $2.70 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for James Harden #40?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $99.62, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does James Harden #40 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your basketball card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
