Is Louis Williams #213 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Louis Williams #213 sells for $149 against $2.87 raw: a $146 spread, 52× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.96) 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)
- $2.87
- PSA 10
- $149
- PSA 9
- $38.96
- Gem premium
- 52×
- 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 | $149 | +$121 | +$96.42 | −$3.58 |
| PSA 9 | $38.96 | +$11.09 | −$13.91 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $8.63 | −$19.24 | −$44.24 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.87 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% | $66.54 | +$13.67 |
| 50% | $94.13 | +$41.25 |
| 75% | $122 | +$68.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $194 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $149 | −$44.71 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$104 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$104 | 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 | $149 | $90.00 | $194 | $90.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $43.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $38.96 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.63 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Louis Williams #213 — FAQ
Is Louis Williams #213 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Louis Williams #213 sells for $149 against $2.87 raw: a $146 spread, 52× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.96) 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 Louis Williams #213 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Louis Williams #213 (Basketball Cards 2005 Topps Chrome) sells for about $149 versus $2.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 52× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Louis Williams #213?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $194, ahead of PSA 10 at $149. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Louis Williams #213 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 Louis Williams #213 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Louis Williams #213 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.96).
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