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Is Paul Pierce [Xfractor] #34 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Paul Pierce [Xfractor] #34 brings $147 versus $86.44 raw — a $60.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($87.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $86.44
- PSA 10
- $147
- PSA 9
- $87.69
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $147 | +$35.53 | +$10.53 | −$89.47 |
| PSA 9 | $87.69 | −$23.75 | −$48.75 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $86.44 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% | $103 | −$33.93 |
| 50% | $117 | −$19.11 |
| 75% | $132 | −$4.29 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 82%. 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 | $191 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $147 | −$44.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $88.00 | −$103 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $88.00 | −$103 | 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 | $147 | $88.00 | $191 | $88.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $96.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $87.69 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Paul Pierce [Xfractor] #34 — FAQ
Is Paul Pierce [Xfractor] #34 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paul Pierce [Xfractor] #34 brings $147 versus $86.44 raw — a $60.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($87.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Paul Pierce [Xfractor] #34 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paul Pierce [Xfractor] #34 (Basketball Cards 2008 Topps Chrome) sells for about $147 versus $86.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paul Pierce [Xfractor] #34?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $191, ahead of PSA 10 at $147. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paul Pierce [Xfractor] #34 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 Paul Pierce [Xfractor] #34 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Paul Pierce [Xfractor] #34 breaks even when it gems about 82% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $87.69).
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