Is Tony Parker #155 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tony Parker #155 sells for $130 against $15.10 raw: a $115 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.34) 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)
- $15.10
- PSA 10
- $130
- PSA 9
- $47.34
- 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 | $130 | +$89.90 | +$64.90 | −$35.10 |
| PSA 9 | $47.34 | +$7.24 | −$17.76 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $14.99 | −$25.11 | −$50.11 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $15.10 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% | $68.00 | +$2.90 |
| 50% | $88.67 | +$23.57 |
| 75% | $109 | +$44.24 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $169 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $130 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $78.00 | −$91.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$113 | 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 | $130 | $78.00 | $169 | $56.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $59.50 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $47.34 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.99 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Tony Parker #155 — FAQ
Is Tony Parker #155 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tony Parker #155 sells for $130 against $15.10 raw: a $115 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.34) 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 Tony Parker #155 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tony Parker #155 (Basketball Cards 2001 Topps Chrome) sells for about $130 versus $15.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tony Parker #155?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $169, ahead of PSA 10 at $130. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tony Parker #155 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 Tony Parker #155 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tony Parker #155 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.34).
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