Is Kevin Durant #212 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #212 sells for $198 against $13.85 raw: a $184 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.20) 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)
- $13.85
- PSA 10
- $198
- PSA 9
- $40.20
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $198 | +$159 | +$134 | +$34.22 |
| PSA 9 | $40.20 | +$1.35 | −$23.65 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $25.50 | −$13.35 | −$38.35 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $13.85 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% | $79.67 | +$15.82 |
| 50% | $119 | +$55.28 |
| 75% | $159 | +$94.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $205 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $198 | −$6.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $119 | −$85.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $97.80 | −$107 | 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 | $198 | $119 | $205 | $97.80 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $62.12 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $40.20 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $25.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $19.99 |
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Grading Kevin Durant #212 — FAQ
Is Kevin Durant #212 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #212 sells for $198 against $13.85 raw: a $184 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.20) 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 #212 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #212 (Basketball Cards 2007 Fleer) sells for about $198 versus $13.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kevin Durant #212?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $205, ahead of PSA 10 at $198. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kevin Durant #212 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 #212 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kevin Durant #212 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.20).
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