Is Shaun Livingston #224 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shaun Livingston #224 sells for $57.74 against $1.53 raw: a $56.21 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.00) 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)
- $1.53
- PSA 10
- $57.74
- PSA 9
- $28.00
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $57.74 | +$31.21 | +$6.21 | −$93.79 |
| PSA 9 | $28.00 | +$1.47 | −$23.53 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$25.54 | −$50.54 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $1.53 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% | $35.44 | −$16.09 |
| 50% | $42.87 | −$8.66 |
| 75% | $50.30 | −$1.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 79%. 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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.74 | −$17.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 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 | $57.74 | $35.00 | $75.00 | $35.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $31.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $28.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $0.99 |
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Grading Shaun Livingston #224 — FAQ
Is Shaun Livingston #224 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaun Livingston #224 sells for $57.74 against $1.53 raw: a $56.21 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.00) 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 Shaun Livingston #224 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaun Livingston #224 (Basketball Cards 2004 Topps) sells for about $57.74 versus $1.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaun Livingston #224?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.74. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaun Livingston #224 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 Shaun Livingston #224 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shaun Livingston #224 breaks even when it gems about 79% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.00).
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