Is Mike Conley #61 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mike Conley #61 brings $29.99 versus $2.36 raw — a $27.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.36
- PSA 10
- $29.99
- PSA 9
- $19.99
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $29.99 | +$2.63 | −$22.37 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $19.99 | −$7.37 | −$32.37 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $7.77 | −$19.59 | −$44.59 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.36 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% | $22.49 | −$29.87 |
| 50% | $24.99 | −$27.37 |
| 75% | $27.49 | −$24.87 |
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 | $39.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.99 | −$9.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 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 | $29.99 | $18.00 | $39.00 | $18.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $26.10 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $19.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.77 |
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Grading Mike Conley #61 — FAQ
Is Mike Conley #61 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Conley #61 brings $29.99 versus $2.36 raw — a $27.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mike Conley #61 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Conley #61 (Basketball Cards 2007 Finest) sells for about $29.99 versus $2.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Conley #61?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $39.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Conley #61 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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