Is Jameer Nelson [Refractor Autograph] #165 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jameer Nelson [Refractor Autograph] #165 brings $45.88 versus $7.00 raw — a $38.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.63) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.00
- PSA 10
- $45.88
- PSA 9
- $31.63
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $45.88 | +$13.88 | −$11.12 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $31.63 | −$0.37 | −$25.37 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $7.00 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% | $35.19 | −$21.81 |
| 50% | $38.76 | −$18.24 |
| 75% | $42.32 | −$14.68 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.88 | −$14.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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.
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Grading Jameer Nelson [Refractor Autograph] #165 — FAQ
Is Jameer Nelson [Refractor Autograph] #165 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jameer Nelson [Refractor Autograph] #165 brings $45.88 versus $7.00 raw — a $38.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.63) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jameer Nelson [Refractor Autograph] #165 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jameer Nelson [Refractor Autograph] #165 (Basketball Cards 2004 Finest) sells for about $45.88 versus $7.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jameer Nelson [Refractor Autograph] #165?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jameer Nelson [Refractor Autograph] #165 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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