Is Chris Paul #168 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chris Paul #168 sells for $161 against $13.71 raw: a $147 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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)
- $13.71
- PSA 10
- $161
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $161 | +$122 | +$96.90 | −$3.10 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | +$1.28 | −$23.72 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $25.04 | −$13.67 | −$38.67 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $13.71 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% | $70.15 | +$6.44 |
| 50% | $100 | +$36.59 |
| 75% | $130 | +$66.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $173 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $161 | −$11.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $96.00 | −$76.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $83.41 | −$89.09 | 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 | $161 | $96.00 | $173 | $83.41 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $43.86 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $25.04 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $20.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Chris Paul #168 — FAQ
Is Chris Paul #168 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chris Paul #168 sells for $161 against $13.71 raw: a $147 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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 Chris Paul #168 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chris Paul #168 (Basketball Cards 2005 Topps Chrome) sells for about $161 versus $13.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chris Paul #168?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $173, ahead of PSA 10 at $161. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chris Paul #168 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 Chris Paul #168 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chris Paul #168 breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.99).
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