Is Anthony, Kaman, James worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Anthony, Kaman, James sells for $205 against $14.82 raw: a $190 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($39.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.82
- PSA 10
- $205
- PSA 9
- $39.57
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $205 | +$165 | +$140 | +$40.49 |
| PSA 9 | $39.57 | −$0.25 | −$25.25 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $28.99 | −$10.83 | −$35.83 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $14.82 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% | $81.00 | +$16.19 |
| 50% | $122 | +$57.62 |
| 75% | $164 | +$99.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $267 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $205 | −$61.69 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $123 | −$144 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $123 | −$144 | 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 | $205 | $123 | $267 | $123 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $83.40 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.57 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $28.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $23.00 |
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Grading Anthony, Kaman, James — FAQ
Is Anthony, Kaman, James worth grading?
A PSA 10 Anthony, Kaman, James sells for $205 against $14.82 raw: a $190 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($39.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Anthony, Kaman, James worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Anthony, Kaman, James (Basketball Cards 2003 Topps Rookie Matrix) sells for about $205 versus $14.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Anthony, Kaman, James?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $267, ahead of PSA 10 at $205. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Anthony, Kaman, James 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 Anthony, Kaman, James break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Anthony, Kaman, James breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.57).
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