Is Kirk Hinrich Autograph #138 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kirk Hinrich Autograph #138 sells for $265 against $17.15 raw: a $248 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.84) 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)
- $17.15
- PSA 10
- $265
- PSA 9
- $56.84
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $265 | +$223 | +$198 | +$97.91 |
| PSA 9 | $56.84 | +$14.69 | −$10.31 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $26.53 | −$15.62 | −$40.62 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $17.15 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% | $109 | +$41.75 |
| 50% | $161 | +$93.80 |
| 75% | $213 | +$146 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $345 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $265 | −$79.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $159 | −$186 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $159 | −$186 | 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 Kirk Hinrich Autograph #138 — FAQ
Is Kirk Hinrich Autograph #138 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kirk Hinrich Autograph #138 sells for $265 against $17.15 raw: a $248 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.84) 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 Kirk Hinrich Autograph #138 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kirk Hinrich Autograph #138 (Basketball Cards 2003 Finest) sells for about $265 versus $17.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kirk Hinrich Autograph #138?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $345, ahead of PSA 10 at $265. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kirk Hinrich Autograph #138 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 Kirk Hinrich Autograph #138 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kirk Hinrich Autograph #138 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.84).
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