Is Kevin Durant #KD worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #KD sells for $151 against $26.22 raw: a $124 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.23) 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)
- $26.22
- PSA 10
- $151
- PSA 9
- $52.23
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $151 | +$99.32 | +$74.32 | −$25.68 |
| PSA 9 | $52.23 | +$1.01 | −$23.99 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $40.73 | −$10.49 | −$35.49 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $26.22 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% | $76.81 | +$0.59 |
| 50% | $101 | +$25.16 |
| 75% | $126 | +$49.74 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $188 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $151 | −$37.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $125 | −$62.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$97.92 | 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 | $151 | $90.00 | $188 | $125 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $80.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $52.23 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $40.73 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
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Grading Kevin Durant #KD — FAQ
Is Kevin Durant #KD worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #KD sells for $151 against $26.22 raw: a $124 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.23) 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 Kevin Durant #KD worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #KD (Basketball Cards 2007 Bowman Sterling) sells for about $151 versus $26.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kevin Durant #KD?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $188, ahead of PSA 10 at $151. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kevin Durant #KD 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 Kevin Durant #KD break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kevin Durant #KD breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.23).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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