Is Carmelo Anthony #73 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Carmelo Anthony #73 sells for $146 against $29.02 raw: a $117 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.29) 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)
- $29.02
- PSA 10
- $146
- PSA 9
- $64.29
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $146 | +$91.53 | +$66.53 | −$33.47 |
| PSA 9 | $64.29 | +$10.27 | −$14.73 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $27.35 | −$26.67 | −$51.67 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $29.02 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% | $84.61 | +$5.59 |
| 50% | $105 | +$25.90 |
| 75% | $125 | +$46.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $189 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $146 | −$43.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 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 | $146 | $87.00 | $189 | $87.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $71.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $64.29 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $27.35 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.99 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Carmelo Anthony #73 — FAQ
Is Carmelo Anthony #73 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carmelo Anthony #73 sells for $146 against $29.02 raw: a $117 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.29) 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 Carmelo Anthony #73 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carmelo Anthony #73 (Basketball Cards 2003 Fleer E-X) sells for about $146 versus $29.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carmelo Anthony #73?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $189, ahead of PSA 10 at $146. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carmelo Anthony #73 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 Carmelo Anthony #73 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Carmelo Anthony #73 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $64.29).
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