Is Jason Kidd #JK-A worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jason Kidd #JK-A sells for $103 against $50.46 raw: a $52.04 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($76.51) 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)
- $50.46
- PSA 10
- $103
- PSA 9
- $76.51
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $103 | +$27.04 | +$2.04 | −$97.96 |
| PSA 9 | $76.51 | +$1.05 | −$23.95 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $60.50 | −$14.96 | −$39.96 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $50.46 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% | $83.01 | −$17.45 |
| 50% | $89.50 | −$10.96 |
| 75% | $96.00 | −$4.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. 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 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $103 | −$30.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $62.00 | −$71.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $62.00 | −$71.00 | 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 | $103 | $62.00 | $133 | $62.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $100 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $76.51 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $60.50 |
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Grading Jason Kidd #JK-A — FAQ
Is Jason Kidd #JK-A worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jason Kidd #JK-A sells for $103 against $50.46 raw: a $52.04 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($76.51) 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 Jason Kidd #JK-A worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jason Kidd #JK-A (Basketball Cards 2003 SP Authentic Signatures) sells for about $103 versus $50.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jason Kidd #JK-A?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $133, ahead of PSA 10 at $103. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jason Kidd #JK-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 Jason Kidd #JK-A break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jason Kidd #JK-A breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $76.51).
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