Is Tony Allen #245 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 34× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Tony Allen #245 sells for $57.74 against $1.69 raw: a $56.05 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.69
- PSA 10
- $57.74
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $57.74 | +$31.05 | +$6.05 | −$93.95 |
Net = sale price − $1.69 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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.
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Grading Tony Allen #245 — FAQ
Is Tony Allen #245 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tony Allen #245 sells for $57.74 against $1.69 raw: a $56.05 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Tony Allen #245 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tony Allen #245 (Basketball Cards 2004 Topps) sells for about $57.74 versus $1.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tony Allen #245?
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 Tony Allen #245 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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