Is Carmelo Anthony #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Carmelo Anthony #3 sells for $91.13 against $2.95 raw: a $88.18 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.67) 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)
- $2.95
- PSA 10
- $91.13
- PSA 9
- $28.67
- Gem premium
- 31×
- As of
- Sep 22, 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 | $91.13 | +$63.18 | +$38.18 | −$61.82 |
| PSA 9 | $28.67 | +$0.72 | −$24.28 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $14.38 | −$13.57 | −$38.57 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.95 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% | $44.28 | −$8.67 |
| 50% | $59.90 | +$6.95 |
| 75% | $75.52 | +$22.56 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. 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 | $140 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $91.13 | −$48.87 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$85.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.22 | −$121 | 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 Carmelo Anthony #3 — FAQ
Is Carmelo Anthony #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carmelo Anthony #3 sells for $91.13 against $2.95 raw: a $88.18 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.67) 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 #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carmelo Anthony #3 (Basketball Cards 2003 Upper Deck Rookie Exclusives) sells for about $91.13 versus $2.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Sep 22, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carmelo Anthony #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $140, ahead of PSA 10 at $91.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carmelo Anthony #3 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 #3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Carmelo Anthony #3 breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.67).
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