Is Larry Bird #7 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 34× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Larry Bird #7 sells for $189 against $5.50 raw: a $183 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.50
- PSA 10
- $189
- Gem premium
- 34×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $189 | +$158 | +$133 | +$33.11 |
Net = sale price − $5.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $245 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $189 | −$56.39 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $113 | −$132 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $113 | −$132 | 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 Larry Bird #7 — FAQ
Is Larry Bird #7 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Larry Bird #7 sells for $189 against $5.50 raw: a $183 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Larry Bird #7 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Larry Bird #7 (Basketball Cards 2003 Ultimate Collection) sells for about $189 versus $5.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Larry Bird #7?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $245, ahead of PSA 10 at $189. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Larry Bird #7 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.
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