Is Jason Richardson #69 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2001 Topps Pristine · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jason Richardson #69 brings $27.00 versus $1.65 raw — a $25.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.87) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.65
- PSA 10
- $27.00
- PSA 9
- $11.87
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $27.00 | +$0.35 | −$24.65 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $11.87 | −$14.78 | −$39.78 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.65 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% | $15.65 | −$36.00 |
| 50% | $19.43 | −$32.22 |
| 75% | $23.22 | −$28.43 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $35.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $27.00 | −$8.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.00 | −$19.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.00 | −$19.00 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2001 Topps Pristine cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Tony Parker [Refractor] #110 2001 Topps Pristine card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/MxAAAOSw6HtoUIG2/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Jason Richardson #69 — FAQ
Is Jason Richardson #69 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jason Richardson #69 brings $27.00 versus $1.65 raw — a $25.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.87) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jason Richardson #69 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jason Richardson #69 (Basketball Cards 2001 Topps Pristine) sells for about $27.00 versus $1.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jason Richardson #69?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $35.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $27.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jason Richardson #69 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your basketball card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
