Is Chauncey Billups #CB-A worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chauncey Billups #CB-A sells for $200 against $23.13 raw: a $177 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.24) 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)
- $23.13
- PSA 10
- $200
- PSA 9
- $61.24
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $200 | +$152 | +$127 | +$26.86 |
| PSA 9 | $61.24 | +$13.11 | −$11.89 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $23.13 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% | $95.93 | +$22.80 |
| 50% | $131 | +$57.49 |
| 75% | $165 | +$92.17 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $260 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $200 | −$60.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $120 | −$140 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $120 | −$140 | 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 | $200 | $120 | $260 | $120 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $82.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $61.24 |
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Grading Chauncey Billups #CB-A — FAQ
Is Chauncey Billups #CB-A worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chauncey Billups #CB-A sells for $200 against $23.13 raw: a $177 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.24) 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 Chauncey Billups #CB-A worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chauncey Billups #CB-A (Basketball Cards 2003 SP Authentic Signatures) sells for about $200 versus $23.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chauncey Billups #CB-A?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $260, ahead of PSA 10 at $200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chauncey Billups #CB-A 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 Chauncey Billups #CB-A break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chauncey Billups #CB-A breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $61.24).
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